CASTRATION OF THE BULL 



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sequelae known to follow bull castration, the operator should take the time 

 and precaution necessary to cleanse and disinfect the field of operation. 

 This may be quickly done as follows : 



(a) Scrub the scrotum and the inside of the thighs with soap and warm 

 water until all visible dirt is removed. 



(b) Wash the parts with Lysol or cresolis compound, (U. S. P.), one 

 tablespoonful to each quart of water. 



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Fig. 67 — Testicle of the bull. A, spermatic cord; B, testes; C, globus major of 



epididymis; D, epididymis. 



Operative Technic — There are two methods of making the scrotal in- 

 cision: (a) lateral or side incisions (Fig. 68) ; (b) end incision (Fig. 69). 



Lateral or Side Incision — This method is the most popular one, as after 

 recovery there is less mutilation of the scrotum. 



Grasp the left side of the scrotum in the left hand and by compressing 

 it force the right testicle to the right until the skin of the scrotinn is 

 stretched taut. With a sterilized knife begin the incision four inches above 



