Animal Castration 



Fig. 36 — Diagramatic Sketch of Operation for Inguinal and Scrotal Hernia (Rupture). 

 I, Internal Abdominal Wall; J, Loop of Intestine Replaced Into the Abdominal Cavity; 

 K, Stump of Spermatic Cord from Which the Testicle Has Been Removed; L, Tunica 

 Vaginalis in Close Proximity to the Interna] Abdominal Ring; M, Ligature; N, Inguinal 

 Canal; P, Internal Abdominal Ring. 



ture. Sometimes it becomes necessary to enlarge the internal 

 abdominal ring before the hernia can be reduced. This can be 

 readily done with probe point bistoury passed up the inguinal 

 canal. If loop of bowel happens to be distended by gas it should 

 be punctured with a small trocar and canula. 



The scrotum may be packed with sterile gauze if considered 

 advisable. However, scrotum packing is not usually necessary. 



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



Castration, of the Crijptorchid and Monorcliid ("Ridgling"). 



Definition — A cryptorchid is an animal in which both testicles 

 have failed to descend into the scrotum. 



A monorcliid is an animal in which only one testicle has failed 

 to descend into the scrotum. 



Classification — Since the degree of descent of the testicle varies 

 in different animals it becomes necessary to classify "ridglings" 



