CASTRATION (IF TlIK STALLION 



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scrotum, the parts .should be thoroughly washed aud reopened b.y forcing 

 one or more clean fingers through tlie scrotal iiu'isioiis. fn some instances 

 it becomes necessary to "open uj)" for draijjage every two days for six 

 or seven days. However, so loiig as the wounds are draining tliis is un- 

 necessary. 



After castration it is not necessary to protect stallions, colts and mules 

 from flies, as this class of animals prevent fly contamination of the scrotal 

 wonnds by the free and well-directed nse of their tails. Even in the midst 

 of "tiy time" maggots do not develop in their scrotnms. 



Contrary to the teachings of some, tlie author's experience would indi- 



Fig. 



14 — General external view of scrotum and sheath. AA, Incisions 

 on each side of median line, 4 inches long and parallel to the line. 



inch 



cafe that warm showers and even heavy j-ains on animals after castration 

 are not harmful and are to l)e greatly jn'eferred over allowing the animals 

 to remain in the barn and barnyard in constant danger of wound contami- 

 nation from manure, dirt, etc. 



Treatment of the various sequela; of castration will be disctissed in sulv 

 sequent pages. 



Prognosis — Under parallel conditions and snrrottndings there appears 



