;J48 SWINE PRACTICE 



eulator to divide the spermatic cord as their use lessens tlie danger of 

 hemorrhage. 



CARE AFTER CASTRATION 



When the operation of castration has been completed the wounds 

 should be painted with tincture of iodin and the animals placed in 

 clean quarters. A grass pasture in which there are no mud holes is 

 desirable for recently castrated swine as they are less likely to become 

 infected and are required to exercise. Old boars may evidence colic 

 pains and distress as a result of castration or there may be severe hem- 

 orrhage. If such animals are permitted to remain quiet and undis- 

 turbed they will usually not require further attention. 



CASTRATION OP PIGS WITH MISPLACED TESTICLES 



The occurrence of misplaced testicles and cryptorchidism is rela- 

 tively common in pigs. After such pigs are properly restrained a 

 careful examination should be made to determine the location of the 

 testicle. In addition to the usual instruments used in castration, 

 suturing materials should be provided, and if the patient is an aged 

 boar it is advisable to use an ecraseur or emasculator in crushing the 

 cord. 



Subcutaneously placed testicles in the groin may be removed through 

 an incision of sufficient length made high up in the flank or by an in- 

 cision parallel to the median line and as near the groin as possible. 

 The operative area should be clipped, cleaned and painted with iodin. 

 After the testicle is removed the incision is closed by a continuous 

 suture and covered with pine tar. 



In cryptorchids the operative field is prepared as above indicated 

 and the incision made in the flank and extended through the perito- 

 neum, after which the testicle is removed by scraping the cord or by 

 the use of an ecraseur. The peritoneum and abdominal muscles are 

 sutured with catgut and the skin with either heavy silk or linen and 

 pine tar applied to the operative wound. 



The after-treatment consists in placing the patients in clean quar- 

 ters and supplying them with a diminshed ration of palatable food. 



SEQUELAE OF CASTRATION 



Hemorrhage 



Old boars are prone to bleed freely after castration unless the op- 

 erator has used an ecraseur emasculator to crush the spermatic cord. 

 Violent exercise immediately after castration of mature boars 



