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Animal Castration 



Fig. 67— Testicle of Bull. 



A, Siieimuiic Cuid; B, Testes; C, Globus Major of Epididy- 

 mus; D, Epididymus. 



Sterilisation of Instruments and Cleansing Operator's Hands — 

 Same as castration of the stallion. (See page 24.) 



Disinfection of the Operative Field — While this step in the op- 

 erative procedure is usually ignored entirely or if done at all it 

 is usually done in a perfunctory manner, nevertheless such neg- 

 lect is inexcusable. On account of the danger of sepsis and other 

 sequelae known to follow bull castration, the operator should take 

 the time and precaution necessary to disinfect the field of opera- 

 tion. This may be quickly done as follows : 



(a) Scrub scrotum and inside of thighs with soap and warm 

 water until all visible dirt is removed. 



(b) Wash parts with Lysol or Cresol Compound, U. S. P., in 

 the strength of one tablespoonful to each quart of water. 



Operative Technique — There are two methods of making the 



