WOUNDS AND THEIR TREATMENT 



a malignant (disposed to return after excision) or non-malignant 

 nature. 



CASTRATION. 



The months of April, May^ and June are the best for castrating 

 colts, but adult animals mav be done at any season provided 

 they are kept in a clean, comfortable and warm house. One 

 or two years is the usual age, but much depends upon the 

 animal itself. Horses can be castrated either in the standing 

 or lying attitude. 



The professional fee for castrating a colt varies from 7s. 6d. 

 to a guinea. 



Animals can now be insured against the risk of death 

 through castration and docking, although the fatalities from 

 such are not common, considering the large number of horses 

 annually operated upon. Rigs should always be insured. 

 As a rule, some swelling about the scrotum and sheath appears 

 after the operation. This need not cause alarm unless 

 extensive. The fee for operating upon a rig is usually several 

 guineas. 



In really good weather exercise should be allowed. Green 

 food and strict cleanhness are aids towards restoration of 

 vigour and the healing of the wounds. 



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