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tion is V shaped, and takes place immediately under fundus of 

 bladder. The broad ligaments are long, especially in their middle. 

 (See Fig. 182.) The fallopian tubes are small in diameter and 1 

 to 2y 2 inches long. 



Ovaries — The ovaries are bean shaped and small in size. Their 

 surface is smooth. They are enclosed in a peritoneal pouch (sac) 

 and are attached immediately posterior to the kidneys. ( Fig. 183 ) . 



Sterilization of Instruments and Cleansing Hands of Operator 

 — All instruments, sutures, ligatures, etc., used in connection with 

 the operation should be sterilized b}'- boiling f < >r 15 or 20 minutes, 

 after which immerse them in Lysol or Cresol Compound, U. S. P., 

 in the strength of one tablespoonful to each quart of water. The 

 hands should be thoroughly cleansed with tincture green soap and 



Fig 184 — Bitch on Table. A-B, Hind Hobbles; C-D, Front Hobbles; E, Incision; 



F, Tape Muzzle. 



