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ANIMAL CASTRATION 



applies equally well to the belly wall at the site of the incision for the spay- 

 ing operation, except that the wall in the latter region is somewhat thinner. 

 Methods of Opcrdtimj — Thei-e are two standard nietliods, viz.: flank, and 



l<'ig. lay — Internal genital organs of sow (diagrammatic). A, Rectum; B, 

 vagina; C, bladder; D. uterus; B. left uterine horn; F, right fallopian tube and 

 horn; G, ovarv: H. intestines; I, kidne.v. 



the median line or belly method. Each has its advantages and disad- 

 vantages, however, taking everything into consideration the author much 

 prefers the flank method. 



-b'ig. 170 — External and internal generative organs of the sow. A, Ovaries; B. 

 uterine horns and fallopian tubes; V. uterus; D, vagina; E, vulva. 



Operative Teehiiic (Flank method) — The animal shoukl be properly 

 secured as illustrated in Figs. ]66, 167 and 168, and placed on the right 



