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cular fibers automatically come together (Fig. 157) and practically close 

 the wound with the exception of the skin incision, which is closed with 

 three interrupted sutures, and the operation is completed (Fig. 159). 



This method of making the tlank incision far excels in every respect the 

 one which requires cutting through the abdominal muscles. When these 



Fig. 160 — Calf cast and tied for spaying operation (flank method). 



muscle fibers are cut it makes a large gaping wound which requires weeks 

 and oftentimes months to heal. With the fibers divided by tearing, the 

 skin alone is sutered and the whole wound heals rapidly. 



After-Care — Place the animals at pasture or in sanitary quarters. The 



;,Fig. IBl— Removing ovary from calf (flank method). K, Ovary; L, emasculator. 



