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fully performed, nothing will generally be required. The calf should ba 
kept free from interference by other animals 
Until the Parts are Healed, 
which will usually occur in a week. If they have been used to the com - 1 
pany of other calves, they should not be deprived of it now, else they will 
pine. One reason why we advise early gelding, is, it should be done be- 
fore the calf is taken off of new milk, and it should not bo deprived of 
the natural milk until it recovers from the shock. Care must be taken 
that flies do not get near, to deposit their eggs in the parts operated on. 
To prevent this, if there are flies, keep the calves in a pretty dark, but 
well ventilated place. Most persons will find it awkward at first to geld 
as we have directed. A little practice, however, with tact and firmness. 
Will render all easy, especially if one can have the advantage of seeing an 
expert operate once. 
Sometimes Suppuration Ensues. 
In this case recourse must bo had to mild palliative measures. Keep 
the parts washed clean, twice a day, with warm rainwater and castile soap, 
and inject a small quantity of tincture of aloes and myrrh. If the parts 
become unhealthy, or uloerated (for mere suppuration is healthy action), 
wash with a weak and clear solution of sal soda, or hard wood ashes. If 
proud flesh should arise (a rare occurrence), burnt alum, pounded vc rj 
fine may be applied, or the parte may be touched With lunar caustic. 
