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ARID AGRICULTURE. 



built more like a female, well developed in the 

 hind quarters and not well developed in the neck 

 and shoulders, he should not be castrated until 

 he is two or possibly three years old. 



Calves should be castrated any time from 

 three months up, until there is danger of leaving 

 them with the herd, which would be from ten to 

 twelve months. 



Sheep should be castrated when young, if 

 you wish to avoid heavy loss. This will mean at 

 from two to four months old. 



Pigs are usually castrated when about four 

 months old. 



BARBED 

 WIRE CUTS 

 AND OTHER 

 WOUNDS 



In the case of a barbed wire cut the first 

 thing is to stop the bleeding. Don't get foolish 

 and put on a lot of cobwebs, axle grease, cow 

 manure, and such things that may result in in- 

 fecting the wound and cause serious trouble. A 

 clean bandage of white muslin, tied firmly 

 around or just above the wound will stop the 

 bleeding in a short time. After the bleeding has 

 stopped the bandage should be removed, the rag- 

 ged ends of all tissue should be clipped off, the 

 clots of blood removed, and an antiseptic dress- 

 ing applied. Do not keep the wound tied up, as 

 it is impossible for you to keep it antiseptic. It 

 is better to leave it exposed to the air. For a 

 good dressing on a fresh wound any one of the 

 following are to be recommended : 



Carbolic acid in water ; one to fifty. 



