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ANniAL CASTRATION 



the knife this tuuie is incised, allowing tlie testiele to eseape fi'om the 

 sei-otum. The testicle is now grasped with tiie left hand, b,y which it is 

 advisable to apply about oni- to two jiounds traction on the cord, after 

 which apply tlie eiftascniator (M) to the cord and its coverings (L) as close 

 to the skin or scrotal incision as possible, being careful that the instrument 

 be at direct right angles to the cord, after which the cord is severed by 

 bringing the handles of the instrument together. (Fig. 83.) Tlie o]> 

 posite testicle is removed in like manner. 



.■l/7fr-C«/Y'— Immediately after castration it is well to turn the animals 

 to pasture — i)referal)ly where tliere is running water. In any event get 

 them away from the barn and barnyard and do not allow tliem access to 



Fig. S4 — Hagedorn's needle No, 

 (Actual size. ) 



Pig. 85 — Testicle of ridgling boar. G. 



Testes; H, globus major; I, globus 



minor: .J, body of epididymis; K, 



spermatic cord. 



stagnant and tiltliy wallow holes. Recovery is usually prompt and tlie 

 mortalitj' is small. 



Sequelae — Septicemia (l)lood poison), peritonitis, sdiirrous cord, tetanus 

 (lociv .jaw), liemorrliage. 



CASTRATION OF TIIE CRYI'TORCIIID ( RIDGLING) BOAR 



Objects Olid Indications — All ridgling boars and pigs should l)e cas- 

 trated. The principal reasons for so doing are outlined inuler the proper 

 heading in describing castration of the boar. (Page 1)8.) Furthermore, 

 operation is strongly advised, since the modus operandi itself is easy and 

 comparatively simple and attended with little danger if proper .surgical 

 procedure is adhered to, 



Aeje — At about 25 to 35 jiounds Aveight. 



Preparatiejn — The pig must be gaunted. This condition is secured by 

 withholding all food for twentj'-four hours previous to operating. A 

 plentiful amount of water may be allowed. 



