Animal castration : a book for the use of students and practitioners . ferably spring. Preparatiot—Same as stallion. (See page 14.) Restraint—Same as colt. (See pages 36-39.) Instruments—Same as colt. (See page 39.) Anatomy—Same as stallion. (See pages 19-21.) Warning—Same as stallion. (See page 23.) Sterilization of Instruments and Cleansing Operators Hands—Same as stallion. (See page 24.) Operative Teclmique—The operative technique in mule castra-tion resembles in most material respects that of colt castrationas outlined on pages 36-41. The only material difference beingthe manner in which t
Animal castration : a book for the use of students and practitioners . ferably spring. Preparatiot—Same as stallion. (See page 14.) Restraint—Same as colt. (See pages 36-39.) Instruments—Same as colt. (See page 39.) Anatomy—Same as stallion. (See pages 19-21.) Warning—Same as stallion. (See page 23.) Sterilization of Instruments and Cleansing Operators Hands—Same as stallion. (See page 24.) Operative Teclmique—The operative technique in mule castra-tion resembles in most material respects that of colt castrationas outlined on pages 36-41. The only material difference beingthe manner in which the coverings of the spermatic cord aresevered and the extent of them removed. With the mule cast, tied and balanced on his back, Dor-sal position (Fig. 27) he is ready for operation. The scrotalregion and hands of operator are washed with Lysol or CresolCompound U. S! P. in the strength of one tablespoonful to thequart of water. With left hand (M) grasp the sheath (N) andwith forward and upward traction stretch the scrotum until it 44 Animal Castration. l-iu. Js -Casirjiiiiiti ihe .Mule. M, Left Hand; N, Scrotum; O P, Scrotal Incision;Q, Knife; R, Right Hand; S, Raphe or Median Line. is taut. With knife (Q) in right hand (R) make the two scrotalincisions (O, P) beginning well forward (O) and extending back-ward (P) from 31/4 to 4 inches. These incisions should be three-fourths inch from and parallel to the raphe or median line (S).Release hold on sheath and grasp each testicle in turn and witha knick of the knife open the tunic Aaginalis and allow the testiclesto escape. After the testicles are released from the tunica vaginalis oneof them is grasped with the left hand (T) (Fig. 29) and drawn up-ward at direct right angles to the body of the animal by makingfrom one to two pounds traction on the cord. With the right hand(Y) apply emasculator (Z) to the cord and force instrument down-ward against the scrotum (X) in such manner as to sever thespermatic cord and all
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