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Animal Castbation 



Pig. 82 — J, Hand; H, I, Incisions in Scrotum. 



inch, depending on the size of the hog, to each side of the "median 

 line." If for any reason the first incision was not sufficiently 

 deep to penetrate the tunica vaginalis (sac covering testicle) and 

 completely releasing the testicle from scrotum, then with another 

 stroke of the knife this tunic is incised, which allows the testicle 

 to escape from the scrotum. The testicle is now grasped with 

 the left hand, by which it is advisable to apply about one to 

 two pounds traction on the cord, after which apply the emas- 

 culator (M) to cord and its coverings (L) as close to the skin 

 or scrotal incision as possible, being careful that the instrument 

 is at direct right angles to the cord, after which the cord is severed 

 by bringing the handles of the instrument together. (See Fig. 83.) 

 The opposite testicle is now removed in like manner. 



After Core and Treatment — Immediately after castration it is 

 well to turn animals to pasture — preferably where there is run- 

 ning water. In any event get them away from the barn and barn- 

 yard and do not allow them access to stagnant and filthy "wallow 

 holes." Recovery is usually prompt and the mortality is small. 



Sequelae— Septicaemia (blood poison), peritonitis, schirrous 

 cord, tetanus (lock jaw), hemorrhage. 



