84 ANIMAL CASTRATION. 



be attacked in the Belgian metliod — is situated far 

 above the point where normally the superior inguinal 

 ring exists (Fig. C). While this last is but 8 or 10 

 centimeters from the median line, the summit of the 

 inguinal tract is 15 to 20. 



DANISH METHOD. 



This method consists in entering the abdomen 

 through the abdominal wall, in the vicinity of the 

 inferior inguinal ring, or again through the small 

 oblique at the entrance of the inguinal space and 

 excising the testicle through that opening. Modified 

 by Cadiot, he considers it as the best method. 



Securing of the Animal — Preparalion — Instruments. 

 — The animal is cast on the side opposite to that of 

 the ectopia. The superior hind leg may be pulled 

 forward and secured on the shoulder as in castration, 

 or, better, be carried in abduction as in Fig. D. 



Most authors advocate the u:je of auasthesia. 

 Souje consider it superfluous or eviiu as having more 

 objections than advantages. Without being indis- 

 pensable, it is u«eful, especially in nervous animals. 

 Asepsis of the operated field, of the operator and of 

 the instruineuts are of absolute necessity. The 

 sheath should be disinfected ; the inguinal region 

 soaped and carefully washed with pheuic solution or 

 one of sublimate or cresyl. The superior sections of 

 the hind legs, more particularly the internal face of 

 the thigh and the surroundings of the inguinal 

 region, should be sprinkled with antise])tic liquid, so 

 as to avoid soiling the v/ouud with dust or hair. The 



