Animal Castration 



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Fig. S3 — Severing, Spermatic Cord and Its Covering with Emasculator. K, Testicle; 

 L, Spermatic Cord and Its Covering; M, Emasculator; N, Opposite Testicle. 



CASTRATION OF THE CBYPTOBCHID AND MONOBCHID 



("bidgling") BOAB. 



Objects and Indications— All "ridgling" boars and pigs 

 should be castrated. The principal reasons for so doing are out- 

 lined under proper heading in describing castration of the boar. 

 (Page 105.) Furthermore, operation is strongly advised since 

 the modus operandi itself is easy and comparatively simple and 

 attended with so little danger if proper procedure is adhered to. 



Age — At about 25 to 35 pounds weight. 



Preparation — The pig must be empty. This is done by with- 

 holding all food for twenty-four hours previous to operating. 

 A plentiful amount of water may be allowed. 



Warning — The pig should be free from constitutional diseases 

 and in good physical condition. Before operating, see that the 

 testicle is not located in the inguinal canal. This precaution is 



