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readiness to attach to the fore-legs of the calf, in 

 order to assist each natural exertion. The head to 

 be kept clear of obstruction. 



Preternatural position. No. 1. as above. No at- 

 tempt to turn the calf (this position being favourable 

 for extraction), but use expedition, for fear it be 

 suffocated. Press the haunches back with the palm 

 of the hand, take hold of the bend of the hough of 

 one leg, pull at it, and reach the foot; both feet 

 may thus be brought forth. No. 2, reduce the 

 head to its proper situation, betvv^een the fore-legs, 

 either by hold of the nose, or the face-bone. A 

 long arm is needful, Vvdiich must be kept to the full 

 extent in the body, that instant advantage may be 

 taken of every throe, the fingers being properly 

 fixed. No. 3, Gently move the calf back, and bring 

 the head forth to the legs. No. 4. Push the calf 

 back to find the head ; pull at the nose ; this re- 

 quires address, but it is useless to employ force till 

 the head be in its proper place. No. 5 and 6. Push 

 the calf back against the shoulders and brisket ; the 

 feet will be found folded under the belly ; bring the 

 feet forward, one at a time, the hand being gently 

 placed on the bend of the knee. Should the head 

 be too much swelled and bruised to be returned, it 

 must be skinned and amputated. Dissect in a 

 straight line from the poll to the nose, force the skin 

 back over the first joint of the neck, divide the head 

 from the body, pushing the latter back to obtain 

 hold of the knees. The loose skin must be pre- 

 viously wrapped over the ragged bone, and an as- 

 sistant should have fast hold, in order to guide it 

 clear of the haunch-bones of the cow, should it 

 hitch there, put back instantly. No. 7, If one hind- 

 leg appear, put it back ; the calf cannot be brought 

 forth with a hinder and fore-leg together, and the 

 difference between the knee and hough will be im- 

 mediately discovered. The head being doubled 

 back, must of course be reduced to its proper place. 



