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Animal Castration 



of mule castration, viz.: hydrocele ("water bag"), a condition 

 invariably produced by severing the cord below — with mule in 

 standing posture — the tunica vaginalis. Of course the opposite 

 testicle is removed in like manner and the animal released. Figs. 

 30 and 31 are worthy of careful study on the part of all who con- 

 template castrating mules. They graphically and plainly illus- 

 trate all the important essentials in handling the emasculator in 

 such a manner as to avoid hydrocele ("water bag"). 



Fig. 31 — Testicle of Mule After Removal. A, Tunica Vaginalis Covering Spermatic 

 Cord; B B, Incised Portion of Tunica Vaginalis Deflected on Cord. It will be observed 

 that at least one inch of this tunic has been removed. C, Epididymus; D, Testes. 



After Care and Treatment — Same as stallion. (See page 28.) 

 Prognosis — Same as stallion and colts. (See page 28.) 



