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tion. Healing is usually completed in from seven to twelve 

 days. The sutures should then be removed, and if stitch 

 abscesses occur, the part should be washed with a disinfectant. 



QUESTIONS 



1. What is the purpose of dehorning cattle? Give different methods of 



removing the horns. 



2. Give the causes and treatment of choking. 



3. What is the purpose of castration and ovariotomy? 



4. At what age is it best to practise castration and ovariotomy? 



5. In Avhat way should an animal be prepared for castration? Give a de- 



scription of the method of castration in the different animals. 



6. What special care should be given following castration? 



7. What are some of the complications that may follow castration? 



