CuaptTer IX. 
DISEASES OF FQ@TUS. 
Abdominal Ascites. 
This is rather common in large herds of cattle, and 
is believed to be due to some injury to the foetus 
zn utero. The abdomen of the foetus is considerably 
distended with fluid, and the foetus is often dead. 
_ Before delivery can be effected in this case, the 
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ANASARCOUS FETAL CALF. 
abdominal wall (of the foetus) must be punctured, and, 
if this is not possible, puncture through the chest with 
a long trocar and canula designed for the purpose. 
Anasarca. 
This is not socommon. The fcetus is always dead. 
It may be fully developed, but a collection of fluid has 
taken place in the subcutaneous cellular tissue. If it 
interferes with delivery, the skin must be freely 
incised, to allow the fluid to escape. 
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