title: Ovariectomizing heifers.
abstract: With the heifer in a squeeze chute, a 6-inch incision is made at the left paralumbar fossa. The ovaries are removed with 8-inch bandage scissors and the incision closed with a single, everting horizontal-mattress suture. Spayed heifers can bring a premium price because they are guaranteed open.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002369:Castration / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D002417:Cattle / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female