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ANOIAL CASTRATION 



below— witli the mule in the standing posture— the tunica vaginalis. 

 The opposite testicle is removed in like manner and the animal released. 

 Figs. 30 and 31 are worthy of careful study by those who contemplate 

 castrating mnles. They graphically and i)lainly illustrate all the im- 

 portant essentials in handling the emasculator in such a manner as to 

 avoid hydrocele formation. 



Prognosis, After-Care and Treat mcnt—iiame as for the stallion and colts. 

 (See page 23.) 



Fig. 31 — Testicle of mule alter removal. A, Tunica vaginalis covering spermatic 

 cord; B B, incised portion of tunica vaginalis deflected on cord. It vvfill be ob- 

 served that at least one inch of this tunic has been removed. C, Epididymis; 

 U, Testes. 



