. Farmer and stockbreeder . es are that the navel will dry upsafely of itself. But one never knows what landis infected with tetanus, and I should always treat the navel. When in bos, this is themore necessary. The moment after the foal isborn one should attend to the navel. I have twofine, strong strings ready, greased with iodoformointment, and in my pocket an ounce botrlc ofcarbolic acid, one part to collodion nine is a little stronger than vet. first reconi-mended it to us—I believe his was one to elevettv THE NAVEL CORD The navel cord usually breaks near to thefoals bod
. Farmer and stockbreeder . es are that the navel will dry upsafely of itself. But one never knows what landis infected with tetanus, and I should always treat the navel. When in bos, this is themore necessary. The moment after the foal isborn one should attend to the navel. I have twofine, strong strings ready, greased with iodoformointment, and in my pocket an ounce botrlc ofcarbolic acid, one part to collodion nine is a little stronger than vet. first reconi-mended it to us—I believe his was one to elevettv THE NAVEL CORD The navel cord usually breaks near to thefoals body. I pour the carbolic and collodioninto the hollow of my hand and smear the end ofthe cord at once, then allow a minute or two forit to drain. Then I tie the cord tightly one inchfrom the foals body and give a full dressingof the carbolic and collodion. I know oneveterinary surgeon who does not believe in tyingthe navel, but I cannot agree to that. The soonerthe open gate to the body is closed to diseasegerms the Photo by] The Bout Roll. [yewman. I do like to see the placenta drop from themare as soon as she gets up. It has done itswork, and the sooner it is away the better. How-ever, if it does not, it must be watched. Hereagain I find good vets, of different say if it does net come of itself in six hour*it must bo removed by hand. Others say givetwelve hours in the hope that it will come awayof itself rather than introduce the arm if it canpossibly be avoided. Who shall decide whendoctors disagree? The risk of fever is so great that I am inclinedto think twelve hours is too long, and shouldprefer it removed at eight hours; but it is athing that must not be neglected, as many a goodmare has died from it. A bucket of thin oatmealgruel, nearly cold, helps a mare to recover fromthe exhaustion. Many will not drink warmliquids, and it is better given cold than not atall. In the case of a first foal the mare mustsmell it whilst it is wet and warm. Better fo
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