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ANT:\rAL CASTRATION 



cov(_'riii<;s, and the operatioii is completed liy exerting 

 a modei'atc desji-ee of traction on the exposed testicle, 

 and dividing' the cord liy sci'aping- with the knife. 

 With the employment of this technic the operation 

 is quickly and almost paiidessly accomplished, hemor- 

 rhage is avoided, perfect drainage is provided for and 



Fig. 12— RESTRAINT OF CALF IN STANDING POSITION FOR 



CASTRATION 

 The subject is securely tied by means of a lariat or halter, and an assist- 

 ant further restrains it by holding the tail. The operator is shown in 

 the act of removing the end of the scrotum by means of a transverse 

 incision. 



the scrotal pouch is left netirly intact. All details 

 being carefully observed, the subject reciuires no after- 

 care. 



Castration of Calves. — Under this heading, animals 

 of two months of age or older shall be taken into con- 



