Bovine obstetrics / by M.G. de Bruin ; translated by W.E.A. Wyman.

  • Bruin, M. G. de.
Date:
1901
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Credit: Bovine obstetrics / by M.G. de Bruin ; translated by W.E.A. Wyman. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    perature follows the operation when healing proceeds as just described. In some cases peritonitis follows the operation, either as a result of soiling by the uterine secretions or foetal waters, and through infection during the operation by the operator or his assistants. Peritonitis is very liable to set in when eventration of the intestines occurs. At the same time it is not necessarily fatal, although a doubtful prognosis should be made. Peritonitis may produce extensive exudation and later adhesions, leading to a subacute or even chronic course. II. REPOSITIONS AND OPERATIONS ON THE F(ETUS. 1.—Diagnosis and Correction of Malpositions. Definition.—Abnormal position. In the normal presentation the anterior extremities—that is, the head resting upon the fore legs, or both hind legs—lie in the parturient passage. In both of these positions the belly of the calf is opposite to the abdomen of the cow. Such a presentation is kuown as the abdominal position. Any position deviating from the above is abnormal. While interfering frequently with birth, it need not necessarily be- come a cause of dystokia. The possibility exists that the calf may be born without assistance in spite of an abnormal posi- tion when the cow’s pelvis is wide and the foetus small. THE ART OF REPOSITION. The art of reposition deals with the abnormal positions and indicates their correction. Therefore we shall discuss successively: the measures to be taken by the obstetrician for his own or the cow’s sake, the diagnosis of abnormal presenta- tions, and the rules applicable to each case. A precaution exercised by the obstetrician consists in the proper choice of clothing while at work. A veterinarian must not be afraid to soil his clothing, and should not wear expen-