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the operation, but this soon passes away, though the 

 animal may not take food normally for twenty-four or 

 thirty -six hours. In about four days, the stitches may 

 be clipped and removed. 



In all animals the ovaries can be distinguished by 

 the firm, dense structure, wdiich, if once felt, is easily 

 recognized. The ovaries are ovoid in form and varj- 

 in size from a large hickory-nut, in cows and mares, 

 to the size of a pea in small dogs or cats. After cows 

 or sows are spayed they should not be turned with 

 males till the wounds have healed. They should be 

 watched to see that flies do not attack the wound and 

 deposit eggs, which develop into loathsome ■' maggots." 

 To prevent attacks by flies, tar daubed over the 

 wound is excellent. 



