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prudent to castrate the stallion by the covered method, to 

 avoid future similar occurrence. Many a fine stallion, sup- 

 posed to be affected with spasmodic colic, undoubtedly suffers 

 the most excruciating pains of strangulated scrotal hernia 

 and dies in the hands of unsuspecting owners or attendants 

 with the real cause of suffering and death undiscovered, for 

 which reason I have discussed this subject at length. 



WATERBAG, SO-CALLED. 



This condition may exist as a simple dropsical (oedema- 

 tous) infiltration of the connective tissue of the scrotum, 

 and as one of the sequels of influenza or other internal dis- 

 eases. Water or serum, contained in the scrotal sac, to- 

 gether with the testicles, may be the result of local injury 

 or abdominal dropsy. In old stallions this condition may, 

 and does often, co-exist with degeneration or chronic dis- 

 eases of the testicles. It is also met with in young, weakly 

 colts, as a result of general debility Simple dropsical in- 

 filtration may be treated locally by stimulating applications, 

 and internally by the administration of diuretics, succeeded 

 with tonics, liberal keep and proper daily exercise. Ac- 

 cumulation of water in the scrotal cavity may be returned 

 to the abdomen by placing the animal on its back and raising 

 the hinder quarters; and the absorption and elimination of 

 the fluid may then be accomplished by the administration of 

 laxative or diuretic remedies, succeeded with tonics, liberal 

 keep and exercise. When the aqueous accumulation in the 

 scrotum is due to, and co-exists with degeneration or en- 

 largement of one or both testicles, castration may be re- 

 sorted to. 



EXCESSIVE VENERY (Satyriasis). 



A condition in which excessive sexual excitement occurs 

 at frequent intervals, even almost uninterruptedly, may exist 

 in both sexes. In the stallion ejaculation of semen may 

 occur during the paroxysm of erection and excitement, or 

 just before sexual connection. The condition manifests itself 

 mainly when the stallion is kept within the sight or smell of 

 mares, or in the same stable; seldom when he is kept abso- 



