MINOR SURGICAL OPERATIONS 



LECTUBE LXI 



MINOR SURGICAL OPERATIONS 



Castration 



This is a very common and useful operation which the stock- 

 ■ man should understand. Colts should ordinarily be castrated 

 by qualified veterinarians. 



Age. — Calves may be castrated at almost any age, but better 

 at between two and four months. Colts may be operated on at 



Fig. 92. — To Thkow Cattle. (M. E. B.) 

 Pull straight back on the rope. 



any age after a few months old, but better at about one year — 

 usually under two years; lambs at one to three weeks and pigs 

 any age, but better about two weeks before or two or three 

 weeks after weaning. 



Restraint. — Calves small enough to be handled easily are 



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