188 ANIMAL CASTRATION 



and extend it downward for a distance of two and one-half or three inches. 

 (Fig. 178.) This incision should penetrate all layers of the abdominal 

 wall. 2. With the index and second finger inside the abdomen the horns 

 and ovaries are readily located, after which each ovary is withdrawn and 

 severed from its attachments. (Fig. 179.) 3. The abdominal incision is 

 now closed by three interrupted through-and-through sutures, care being 

 taken to see that each layer of the abdominal wall is in direct apposition. 

 After-Care — The spayed animals should be turned to pasture if weather 

 conditions are favorable, otherwise sanitary well bedded quarters are to 

 be provided. If the sutures do not slougji out they should be removed 

 about the eighth dav. 



