02218cam a22003013u 4500 59560 UtSlPG 20260610134354.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 SF Liautard, Alexandre François Augustin, 1835-1918 Animal Castration Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-05-20 Produced by deaurider, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Animal Castration" by Alexandre François Augustin Liautard is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive treatise addresses the various methods and implications of castrating domestic animals, arguing for its necessity in both practical and economic terms. The work is a significant reference for veterinarians and those involved in animal husbandry, detailing the historical context, operational techniques, and the physiological effects of castration on different species. At the start of the work, Liautard introduces the topic with a thorough exploration of the concept of castration, explaining its historical significance and the reasons behind its practice. He categorizes the operation into two main types: that which is performed out of necessity, often for health reasons, and that which is done for aesthetic or economic purposes. The opening also delves into the effects of castration on animal behavior, physiology, and even their value in agricultural production, thus establishing the groundwork for a more detailed examination of the procedures and their implications throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Castration https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59560 100386 100386