. Fig. 38—Bischoflf's Vaginal Dilator. downward, to the end of the vagina. Opening the forceps moderately and pressing them forward against the cervical end of the vagina, closing and locking them, and then apply- ing gentle traction, I have occasionally been able to draw the vaginal portion of the cervix back to the vulva, where it could be palpated by inserting one or two fingers and even- tually secured by guiding the second pair of forceps to the part by palpation. With both forceps applied to the cervix, the vagina may be visually inspected and the cervical canal and uterine cavity examin
. Fig. 38—Bischoflf's Vaginal Dilator. downward, to the end of the vagina. Opening the forceps moderately and pressing them forward against the cervical end of the vagina, closing and locking them, and then apply- ing gentle traction, I have occasionally been able to draw the vaginal portion of the cervix back to the vulva, where it could be palpated by inserting one or two fingers and even- tually secured by guiding the second pair of forceps to the part by palpation. With both forceps applied to the cervix, the vagina may be visually inspected and the cervical canal and uterine cavity examined instrumentally. In some heifers, the vulva is constricted by the presence of a small band of connective tissue or aponeurosis, located about one-half inch from the margin of the lips, just beneath the vulvar mucosa. When vulvar dilation is attempted, the veterinarian encounters this firm, small, cord-like structure, which under the force employed cuts into his hand. I have observed this in one family of Holstein heifers, the members of which were unusually large and rugged, where the vulvae
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