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and operating hand with carbolized olive oil. Then proceed, by fix- 

 ing fingers in shape of cone (see Fig. 44) and using a limited 



Pig. 43 — Scrotal Incisions. 



amount of force, to open and enter the inguinal canal until the 

 internal abdominal ring is reached. Remember the direction of 

 the canal is upwards and backwards. This ring is our landmark 

 for site of entering the abdominal cavity. You may expect to 

 find the ring at a distance of six to ten inches above the scrotal 

 incision, depending, of course, on size of animal. 



Fig. 44 — Position of Fingers in Opening and Entering the Inguinal Canal. 



