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animaIj castration 



Seasoit — Hogs should iio( be castrated during the siimmer inoiitlis while 

 flies are prevalent. It is best to operate duriiij^' the late fall, winter and 

 early spring. Avoid operating in extreme eold weather. 



Preparation — No special preparation is necessarj^ unless it be to have 

 the intestinal canal comparatively empty, thns lessening the danger of 

 injury from handling. 



Fig. 78 — Holding pig for castration. 



Fig. 79 — Holding pig for castration. 



Restraint — In castrating large boars it is necessary to take advantage of 

 the animal to a very decided degree. This is essential, first, on account of 

 the great strength of the animal compared to its size, and, second, on 

 account of there being no favorable part or appendage of the hog by 

 which a firm hand hold can be taken. Katisfactorv restraint mav be had 



