ligation following the incision of the skin with a knife avoids the pain of pressing on the sensitive nerves of the skin and is suitable for tumors of broad base and small bodies.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The influences thus accruing are a confirmation, from higher authority, of the conclusions approved by philosophy, ethics, the prudence which calculates how man should live with man, considered as but creatures of earth-a re-binding-a re-ligation to what was obligation before; and such precisely is the proper sense of the word religion.
"The Growth of Thought As Affecting the Progress of Society"
William Withington
The cutting off and ligation of the umbilical cord at a point a few inches from the abdomen, and applying tincture of iodine or any reliable disinfectant is very advisable in the colt and calf.
"Common Diseases of Farm Animals"
R. A. Craig, D. V. M.