CASTRATION OP THE BOAR 



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by several different methods. Fig'. 75 illustrates easting and tying the 

 animal by bringing three feet together. 



Fig. SO — Swine and sheep emasculator. 



To thus secure a large hog requires considerable time and much effort, 

 also the services of several assistants. A favorite method of the author 

 for handling large boars for this operation is graphically illustrated in 

 Fig. 76. 



Fig. 81— Te.sticles of boar. O, Testes; P. R. epididymis; S. T, spermatic cord. 



It consists in placing- the loop of a half or three-ciuarter inch rope over 

 the neck and behind one shoulder, then throwing the rope over the Jicam 



