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Animal Castration 



Fig. 78 — Holding Pij; lor CasLration. 



Fig. 79 — Holding Pig tor (Jastration. 



constructed for castrating swine and sheep, and is about one-half 

 the size of the one used in castrating stallions and colts and about 

 twice the size of the canine and feline instrument. 



Aiiatouiij — The scrotum consists of two pouches formed by skin 

 sul)cutaneous connective tissue, etc. These pouches are divided 

 by a j'a])lie or "median line" and fit np close to the perineal re- 

 gion. These pouches each contain a testicle (Fig. 81) which is 

 decidedly shorter and more rounded than the testicle of many of 

 the other domestic animals. Their long axis is vertical. 



disinfection of Operative Field — Same as for castration of 

 the bull. (See page 96.) 



Operative Teelniirjiie — With sterile instruments, clean hands, 



