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so \x'i'y small and undeveloped that it is somewhat 

 difficult to secure the testicle for the purpose oi; incis- 

 ing the scrotum. To follow a very practical and con- 

 venient method of castration, have in readiness an 

 operating- knife with a pointed blade, then by seizing 

 the fundus of the scrotum with the thumb and finger, 

 the instrument may be thrust through the scrotum at 



Fig. 11— CASTRATING THE YOUNG CALF 

 Showing manner in which the scrotal incision is made; also a practical 

 method of restraint. 



right angles with the median raphe. The location of 

 this puncture is sufficiently remote from the bottom 

 of the scrotum to insure an amply large and free open- 

 ing of both sides of the pouch by carrying the incision 

 through the tissues and simultaneously opening both 

 halves of the scrotum. An incision is then made in 

 the vaginal tunics, this being done by seizing the tes- 

 ticles which remain encapsulated within their serous 



