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Animal Castration 



warm water, using scrub brush, after which rinse them in the 

 above prescribed antiseptic solution. 



Preparation of Operative Field — Clip or shave hair from site 

 of incision. Wash with tincture green soap and warm water, 

 using scrub brush. Rinse with antiseptic solution, after which 

 paint with tincture iodine. 



Restraint and Position (Belly Method) — Always apply the 

 muzzle to begin with. If suitable operating table is available it 

 should be utilized. What we mean by suitable table is one in which 

 top will elevate to the perpendicular or almost perpendicular posi- 

 tion. Tables made with stationary tops have no place in this oper- 

 ation. If a table is not used then an inexpensive as well as a 

 safe and satisfactory method is that designed, taught and prac- 

 ticed by "Farmer'" Miles (see Fig. 185), as follows : A tape muz- 

 zle (F) is applied. With a strong cord looped above hocks (B-B) 

 and thrown over spike or hook (A) in post or wall (C) the animal 



Pig. 185 — "Farmer" Miles Method of Restraint for Spaying Operation. 



