. Animal castration, a book for the use of students and practitioners; . troke of the knife this tunic is incised, which allows the testicleto escape from the scrotum. The testicle is now grasped withthe left hand, by which it is advisable to apply about one totwo pounds traction on the cord, after which apply the emas-culator (M) to cord and its coverings (L) as close to the skinor scrotal incision as possible, being careful that the instrumentis at direct right angles to the cord, after which the cord is severedby bringing the handles of the instrument together. (See Fig. 83.)The opposite te
. Animal castration, a book for the use of students and practitioners; . troke of the knife this tunic is incised, which allows the testicleto escape from the scrotum. The testicle is now grasped withthe left hand, by which it is advisable to apply about one totwo pounds traction on the cord, after which apply the emas-culator (M) to cord and its coverings (L) as close to the skinor scrotal incision as possible, being careful that the instrumentis at direct right angles to the cord, after which the cord is severedby bringing the handles of the instrument together. (See Fig. 83.)The opposite testicle is now removed in like manner. After Cure and Treatment—Immediately after castration it iswell to turn animals to pasture—preferably where there is run-ning water. In any event get them away from the barn and barn-yard and do not allow them access to stagnant and filthy wallowholes. Recovery is usually prompt and the mortality is small. Sequelae—Septicaemia (blood poison), peritonitis, schirrouscord, tetanus (lock jaw), hemorrhage. Animal Castration 111 /. Fig. 83—Severing Spermatic Cord and Its Covering with Emasculator. K, Testicle;L, Spermatic Cord and Its Covering; M, Emasculator; N, Opposite Testicle. CASTRATION OF THE CRYPTORCHID AND MONORCHID (ridgling) BOAR. Objects and Indications—All ridgling boars and pigsshould be castrated. The principal reasons for so doing are out-lined under proper heading in describing castration of the boar.(Page 105.) Furthermore, operation is strongly advised sincethe modus operandi itself is easy and comparatively simple andattended with so little danger if proper procedure is adhered to. Age—At about 25 to 35 pounds weight. Preparation—The pig must be empty. This is done by with-holding all food fur twenty-four hours previous to plentiful amount of water may be allowed. Warning—The pig should be free from constitutional diseasesand in good physical condition. Before operating, see that thetesticle is not
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