Animal Castration 



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Fig. 126 — Removing Testicle with Miles' Forceps. J, Spreaders Applied; 

 K, Forceps Applied; L, Abdominal Incision. 



inconvenienced by tlie operation, and water and soft feed mixed 

 witli sweet skim milk can be given immediately. Some feeders 

 give this in unlimited quantity, while others feed more sparingly 

 for a time. 



For a week or ten days the newly made capons should be care- 

 fully observed to see whether they become "wind puffed." This is 

 a condition caused by air gathering under and puffing out the skin 

 near the womid. When observed it can be readily relieved by 

 pricking the skin Avith a needle or knife and pressing out the air. 



Mortality— About 1 to 2 per cent. 



