EXPLANATION OF PLATE X. 
POSITION OF FOAL IN WOMB. 
No. 1. 
This plate illustrates the natural position of the foal 
living in the womb, showing the natural way it should come 
— front legs and head first. 
Navel string. 
Rump bones. 
Back bowel, or rectum. 
Neck of womb. 
Vagina, or passage out from 
womb. 
Vulva. 
Tail. 
Bladder. 
Mare's milk bag, or mam- 
mary glands. 
10. 
11. 
12. 
13. 
14. 
15. 
16. 
Cleaning, placenta or after- 
birth. 
Fluid, or water around the 
foal. This come away 
when the water-bag 
breaks. 
Navel. 
Womb. 
Foal, or foetus. 
Cleaning, placenta or after- 
birth. 
Womb. 
No. 2. 
This plate illustrates what is termed a breech presenta- 
tion, in other words the foal is coming backward. In such a 
case the hind legs should be straightened out and the foal 
will usually come away without difficulty. Do not try to 
turn it, but allow delivery as illustrated. 
