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Pig. 126 — Removing Testicle with Miles' Forceps. J, Spreaders Applied; 

 K, Forceps Applied; L, Abdominal Incision. 



inconvenienced by the operation, and water and soft feed mixed 

 with sweet skim milk can be given immediately. Some feeders 

 give this in unlimited quantity, while others feed more sparingly 

 for a time. 



For a week or ten clays the newly made capons should be care- 

 fully observed to see whether they become "wind puffed." This is 

 a condition caused by air gathering under and puffing out the skin 

 near the wound. When observed it can be readily relieved by 

 pricking the skin with a needle or knife and pressing out the air. 



Mortality— About 1 to 2 per cent. 



