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largest cornu, seize it by the fundus, and reduce this by pushing 
it upward and inward. Great care is necessary in exerting the 
pressure, which should not be applied while the animal is 
straining. During expulsive efforts, the operator must be con¬ 
tent to wait, merely keeping the parts where he has carried 
them, until the straining has ceased. The pressure must be 
steady and well directed, so as not to bruise or lacerate the or¬ 
gan. When one portion is gotten within the vulva, it is held 
there with one hand while the other hand manipulates the next 
part to be returned. If there be partial inversion of the vagina, 
the best method is to return first the parts of the organ nearest 
the vulva, and not act directly on the fundus of the uterus until 
the greater portion has been replaced into the pelvis. When the 
uterus has been placed into the abdominal cavity, the opeiator 
has then to ascertain if it is properly disposed. It is, therefore, 
necessary that the hand of the operator should carefully exam¬ 
ine every part of the interior of the uterus, and if any abnormal 
folds of the mucous membrane are encountered they must be 
gently smoothed down or adjusted. When this is accomplished 
the straining ceases. It is generally advisable to keep the hand 
in the uterus and employ gentle manipulations around the cer¬ 
vix for a short time until the latter begins to contract freely. 
Then raise the hind parts of the animal as high as possible, and 
the work is completed. 
In regard to using a truss or pessary, I never had occasion 
to employ them in my practice, and I have had a great deal of 
experience with this accident in cows and mares. The after- 
treatment consists in stimulants and proper dieting. Amputa¬ 
tion of the uterus can be done successfully ; but I have not had 
occasion to perform metrotomy. 
Horses in the Army.— The United States army at present 
possesses 6004 cavalry and artillery horses, 238 team horses and 
3082 mules. During the past year 873 cavalry horses and 86 
artillery horses were purchased at an average cost for cavalry 
horses of $130 each, and for the artillery horses of $149 eac h* 
