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Fig. OS- 



Restraint and Position for Castration. X. Y. Right and Left Hand of 

 Assistant; ; Z, Scrotum. 



Ajiatomy—The scrotimi is decidedly poneli shaped and pos- 

 sesses a distinct constructed neck at its summit. Tlie skin of 

 scrotum is covered by short, dense wool. The testicles are similar 

 in shape to those of the bull and their long axis is almost vertical. 

 In comparison to size of animal the testicles of the ram are un- 

 usually large. The testicle of a 60 pound lamb will weigh as much 

 as the testicle of a 1400 pound horse. 



SterUizatiou of Instruments and Cleansing Hands of the Ope- 

 r«ior— Boil instruments for 15 to 20 minutes after which immerse 



