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is suspended sufficiently higii for the site of operation to be on a 

 level with operator's breast. With another strong cord (D) looped 

 above elbows (E-E), the operator's leg (G) is placed through its 

 loop for the purpose of making sufficient downward traction to 

 limit movement of animal. In this position the intestines gravi- 

 tate downward against diaphram, which greatly assists in locating 

 and removing the ovaries. 



Operative Technique — A site is selected slightly to right or left 

 of the median line about 2 to 3 inches below the pubic brim for the 



Fig. 186 — Abdominal 

 Incision. 



Fig 187— Removing Ovaries Fig. 188— Incision Closed with 

 with Emasculator. I, Bit- 3 Interrupted Sutures, 



lication; J-J, Horns; K, 

 Ovaries; L, Emasculator. 



beginning o 



abdominal incision. This incision should extend 

 downwards for 11/2 to 2 inches, and penetrate all coats of the 

 abdominal wall, care being taken not to injure bladder with point 

 of knife. (See Fig. 186.) If prefered there is no objection to 



