TABLE OF CONTENTS 



List oi' iLLuSTiiAnoxs C 



PART I. 

 CASTRATION. 



CHAPTER I. 



Castration op the Stallion _ _ _,_ __ _,.., _ 12 



Objects and Indications; Age; Season; Preparations. Castratinjj; in Recumbent 

 Position — Restraint; Instruments; Anatomy; Control of Hemorrbage; Operative 

 Teclinic; After-care; Prognosis. Castration in Standing Posture — Warning; Prep- 

 aration of Patient; Advantages; Disadvantages. 



CHAPTER II. 



Castration of the Colt __. ,, 32 



"Fanner" Miles' Method; Instruments; 0]ierative Technic. 



CHAPTER HI. 



Castration of the Mule __ ._. 33 



Objects and Indications; Imperative Technic; Prognosis, After-care and Treatment. 



CHAPTER IV. 



Complications Encountered in Castkatton 43 



Inguinal and Scrotal Hernia; Restraint; Instruments; Operative Technic. Castra- 

 tion of Cryptorchid — 1. Suprascrotal. 2. Intra-aiidominal. 3. Intra-inguinal. 

 4. Anomalous. Knowles" Casting Harness. Instruments. Operative Technic. 

 Sequelae: Orchitis; Hermaphrodite. 



CHAPTER V. 



Sequelae of Castration-- - j B8 



Septic Infection; Tetanus; Prolapse of the Omentum; Prolapse of the Intestine; 

 Injuries Resulting from Castration; Colic; Peritonitis; Azoturia; Post-operative 

 Hemorrhage; Edema of Sheath; Paraphimosis; Schirrous Cord; Hydrocele! 

 Exuberant Granulations. 



CHAPTER VI. 



Castration of the Bull - 8.5 



Instruments; Anatomy; Recumbent Position; Standing Position. Cryptorchid Bull; 

 Operative Technic. 



CHAPTER VH. 



Castration of the Boar -- 98 



Objects and Indications; Age; Preparation; Restraint; Anatomy; Instruments; 

 Operative Technic; Cryptorchid Boar; Rujitured Boar. 



CHAPTER VIII. 



Castration of the Ram ., 116 



Objects and Indications; Restraint; Anatomy; Disinfection; Operative Technic; 

 After-care. 



CHAPTER IX. 



Castration of the Dog 122 



Indications; Object; Restraint; Instruments; Preparation; Operative Technic; 

 Cryptorchid Dog. 



