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The history in these eases determines the diagnosis. 

 A very large calf; much pulling; long time in effect- 

 ing delivery. Sometimes these eases supervene on 

 cases of dystocia which the veterinarian himself has 

 been called to relieve and it is on this point that I 

 want to call especial attention in this chapter. 



It has been my experience that obstetrical paralysis 

 will not develop in these cases where the cow, if 

 lying when delivery is effected, is immediately made 

 to rise. Every mans must be used to get the animal 

 upon her feet at once and when this has been done 

 some one should remain present to see to it that she 

 remains up for at least two hours, during which time 

 a little walk should be given every twenty minutes. 



If the cow is on her feet when the calf is delivered 

 every effort should be made to keep her up for at 

 least two hours, walking her a short distance every 

 ten or twenty minutes during this time. 



I can sincerely recommend this as a certain preven- 

 tive of this condition, a condition which is very un- 

 satisfactory to treat. Once obstetrical paralysis is 

 fully developed, a guarded prognosis must always be 

 given. 



Some of these cases lie around in this condition for 

 three or four weeks and then die. Others lie around 

 just as long and recover. Sometimes the condition 

 terminates in complete recovery within three or four 

 days, and I have known them to terminate fatally 

 also, in an equally short period. Recovery is the 

 rule, but the duration of the period of recumbency 

 is so varied and so indefinite that statements on the 

 part of the veterinarian forecasting the termination 

 must be given guardedly. 



Probably the best and most prompt effect in treat- 

 ing cases which have been allowed to develop this con- 



