STONES

Animals may produce stones in various organs such as kidneys, urinary bladder, but the most frequently in the intestines. They are called "hair ball " or "bezoar". They can be very voluminous. These stones are made of vegetal fibers, haires and calcium. They are often very well tolerated.

 
Intestinal stone found in the colon of a horse (19th century)
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Intestinal stones found the small intestine of a horse (19th century)
Calculs intestinaux
Stone of the parotid duct of a jenny (19th century)

Bezoars of the rumen of the cow (19th century)

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