. Bovine obstetrics. Veterinary obstetrics. CLASSIFICATION OF ABNORMAL PRESENTATIONS 251 amination reveals the tail in tlie vagina, the posterior extremity of the calf in front of the pelvic inlet, recognized by the but- tocks, the root of the tail and anus. Further ahead the sacrum is felt, laterally the trochanters and the posterior gluteal mus- cles just in front of the pubis. Advancing further yet the hock can be reached by following the tendo Achilles and sometimes the metatarsal bones (fig. 43). The parts are best located while the cow is standing. Prognosis.—When the calf is still alive
. Bovine obstetrics. Veterinary obstetrics. CLASSIFICATION OF ABNORMAL PRESENTATIONS 251 amination reveals the tail in tlie vagina, the posterior extremity of the calf in front of the pelvic inlet, recognized by the but- tocks, the root of the tail and anus. Further ahead the sacrum is felt, laterally the trochanters and the posterior gluteal mus- cles just in front of the pubis. Advancing further yet the hock can be reached by following the tendo Achilles and sometimes the metatarsal bones (fig. 43). The parts are best located while the cow is standing. Prognosis.—When the calf is still alive and the fostal waters not yet completely discharged, so that the uterus is not too firmly contracted, the prognosis is favorable. Bat when the foetal waters are evacuated, the calf dry, the uterus moulded. Fig. 43.—Both Hind Legs Retained Under the Body. upon the calf, the prognosis must be doubtful, as the uterus may rupture luithout it being the fault of the obstetrician. Treatment.—It occasionally happens, that in this presenta- tion very small calves or twins may be extracted by pulling on the tail. Nevertheless, it is impossible in most instances. In case strong traction is applied, it is best to use the so-called Saake's loop. An ordinary rope with a loop is carried in front of the re- tained legs, and patella, from one side to the other. The hand now seizes the loop and draws it outside the vulva; at the same time the other end must not be turned loose. The pointed end. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Bruin, M. G. de; Wyman, Willy Edward Alexander. New York, W. R. Jenkins
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