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Sufficient of the liquor cresolis compound is now poured into 

 a bucket of water to make a 2 per cent, solution, and the inner 

 sides of the thighs are thoroughly washed with this solution b}^ 

 means of a sponge or clean cloth. The favorite point of injection 



Fig. 70. — Method of holding small shoat for injection of serum. 

 H. K. Mulford Co.) 



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of the serum in these smaller shoats is deep into the muscles of the 

 inner surface of the thigh. At the spot where the needle is to be 

 inserted the skin is touched with tincture of iodin and all is now 

 ready for the injection. 



Before giving the injection the temperature of the hog should 



