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Show A.C.'U- NOTES Foaling. During colt's birth no one should pull promiscuously on the feetor head, unless they are presented together. Normal presentations are, the head and front feet or the two hind feet first. Any deviation from this is abnormal and us-uallv us-uallv causes trouble. Where presentation of the colt is not normal, conditions should be rectified or a competent veterinarian put on the case at once; otherwise delay or incompetent incom-petent help may cause death of the fetus, fet-us, or the mother, or both. Anv operation of this kind should be handled with the greatest antiseptic precautions so as not to carrv infection into the genital organs. Plenty of clean warm water and a mild antisepric should be used in caring for the mare and the foal at this time. Beware of allowing everv one to try to rectify an abnormal presentation. |