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rition has only just started, this is easily reduced to a 
vertebro-sacral; but, if this is not practicable, cord 
‘the fetlocks and apply traction. The foetus may be 
delivered in this position; it (the position) has been 
divided into right and left vertebro-iliac, depending 
upon the direction, to the right or left. 
VERTEBRO-SACRAL. 
With Fore-Legs Over Neck, 
If the foetus is small, and the pelvic cavity of 
parent large, delivery may be effected in this position. 
If this fails, cord both fetlocks, also the head, then 
apply repeller to sternum of foetus, push well into the 
uterus, and have one or more assistants applying 
traction to the fetlock cords in the direction most 
likely to bring the limbs into their normal position. 
By this means, the presentation is converted into 
vertebro-sacral, when delivery is easily effected. 
VERTEBRO-SACRAL, 
With Fore-Legs Flexed at the Fetlocks and the Head Normal. 
This is generally a normal presentation, when 
parturition commences; but the fore-feet being caught 
at the brim of the pelvis, the fetlocks thus become 
flexed, and each successive Jabor pain only increases 
the abnormal condition. To deliver, cord the head, 
and if the fetlocks can be secured, cord them also; 
then pass in the hand, if possible, grasp the fore- 
limb at the fetlock, and, by powerfully flexing all the 
joints below the shoulder, try to bring it into the 
passage. Do the same with the other limb. If this 
be found impossible, then apply a repeller to the front 
