The farmer's veterinary advisor, a guide to the prevention and treatment of disease in domestic animals by Law James 1838-1921

Author:Law, James, 1838-1921
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Veterinary medicine, Veterinary hygiene
Publisher: Ithaca, [N. Y.] The author
Published: 1897-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

Twisting of the neck oe the womb so that the lower surface of the organ comes to look upwards or to one side, is a curious form of obstruction hitherto only seen in the cow. It may be surmised when labor-pains continue without any appearance of water-bags, and conclusive evidence is furnished by the neck of the womb being closed and thrown into spiral folds. Place the patient with its head uphill to relax the twisted neck and introducing the hand into the womb, seize the foetus and press it against the uterine walls, while one or two men roll the

cow on its other side in the same direction in which the twist lias taken place. If the womb is not distended by decomposition of a dead foetus, nor attached to adjacent parts by inflammatory exudations the untwisting is easily effected, though several successive attempts may be requisite to secure it. Suddenly constriction around the wrist gives way, the water-bags enter the passage and delivery is easy.

Polypus nsr the Vagina. A tumor growing from the walls of this passage is another obstacle to parturition. By examination its point of attachment is found, and it should be slowly twisted off or, better still, removed by an ecraseur, an instrument with a pitch-chain which is gradually tightened so as to cut through the parts without loss of blood.

Dropsy of Womb oe Abdomen, and Overdistended Bladdee are further obstacles.

WRONG PRESENTATIONS, DEFORMITIES, ETC.

Maxims for Assisting in Difficult Parturition. Never interfere too soon. Let the water-bags burst spontaneously when they have fulfilled their purpose of dilating the passages. If there is no mechanical obstacle, let the foetus be expelled by the unaided efforts of the mother. Never insert the arm for any purpose without first smearing it with oil or fresh lard. "When the*water-bags have ruptured and the pains have continued for some time without any presentation, examine. When one fore foot only and the head, or both fore feet without the head, or the head without the feet, or one hind foot without the other appears, examine. Whatever part is presented should be secured by a cord, with a running noose, before it is pushed back to search for the others. In searching for a missing member the dam should be placed with her head down hill and if recumbent should be laid on the side opposite to that on which the limb is missing. Even if the missing member is reached do not attempt to bring it up during a pain. Violent straining may be checked by pinching the back. If the passages have lost their natural lubricating

mucus, smear them and the body of the foetus thickly with lard before attempting to extract. In dragging upon the foetus apply force only when the mother strains, and pull slightly down toward the hocks as well as backward. If under the necessity of cutting off a limb, first skin it from near the foot and leave the skin attached to the trunk. Never cut off

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