CASTRATTON OP THE HORSE 



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In castrating the normal equine subject, both the 

 scrotal incisions are made before emasculation is be- 

 gun. Because of the fact that the hemorrhage from 

 the uppermost incision is likely to obscure the sur- 

 gical field, in lateral recumbency, it is preferable to 

 remove the lowermost testicle first. 



To obviate danger of hydrocele, in the castration of 

 mules, there should be removed with the division of 

 the cord as much of the vaginal tunics as can con- 



Fig. 8— A MODIFICATION OF THE "COVERED OPERATION" 

 The position of the operator's left hand is such that the testicle is grasped 

 between thumb and index finger, and the vaginal coverings are held in 

 a state of tension, enabling their being grasped within the jaws of the 

 emasculator. This operation is particularly indicated in mules. It prac- 

 tically precludes the occurrence of hydrocele or "water seed." 



veniently be included within the grasp of the emascu- 

 lator. In this way all of the lower portion of the 



