. Fig. 322.—Genital organs of the sow. 1, Ovary ; 2, liorn of the uterus 3, uterus ; 4, rectum ; 5, vagina ; 6, bladder ; 7, kidney ; 9, intestine. 2| inches in length, commencing at the external angle of the ilium, or ^ of an inch in front of it, and prolonged downwards; others make a horizontal incision parallel with the vertebral axis; and, lastly, some believe that an oblique incision following the direction of the "cord of the flank" is just as advantageous. A vertical or oblique incision is probably the best. The operation comprises four stages : First stage. Incision of the sk


. Fig. 322.—Genital organs of the sow. 1, Ovary ; 2, liorn of the uterus 3, uterus ; 4, rectum ; 5, vagina ; 6, bladder ; 7, kidney ; 9, intestine. 2| inches in length, commencing at the external angle of the ilium, or ^ of an inch in front of it, and prolonged downwards; others make a horizontal incision parallel with the vertebral axis; and, lastly, some believe that an oblique incision following the direction of the "cord of the flank" is just as advantageous. A vertical or oblique incision is probably the best. The operation comprises four stages : First stage. Incision of the skin and subjacent muscles. Second stage. Perforation of the peritoneum and discovery of the ovaries.


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