37S 
THE VETERINARY SCIENCE 
Disinfect the hind quarters of all cows that have aborted 
by washing with the same corrosive sublimate solution once 
a day until any discharge from the vulva has ceased. Sprinkle 
lime upon the droppings. 
Treat the pregnant cows by way of prevention by giving 
a tablespoonful of hyposulphite of soda once a day either in 
a drench or bran mash. 
Should a cow abort in the pasture the greatest care must 
be exercised. Burn everything discharged from the womb 
on the spot and scatter lime freely on the ground in the 
immediate vicinity. 
III. DIFFICULTIES DURING DELIVERY. 
5. Deformities, etc. 
These are very similar to those of the mare, and the prin- 
ciples laid down and fully explained in Part 11. should be 
adhered to. 
When the calf is coming front first always bring the 
head and legs together. Should the rear end come first do 
not attempt to turn it but bring the hind feet first. 
Do not be too eager to use hooks. Small ropes are bet- 
ter and there is less danger of tearing the womb. 
Fig. 63. — Calving — Appearance of the Water Bag. 
When necessary to do any cutting it is best to get an 
experienced hand, as the parts of the calf have to be skinned 
inside, commencing at the legs and skinning to the shoulder 
