192 Veterinary Elements. 



by pulling steadily on the rope the abdomen is compressed 

 and the animal lies down, where it may be secured by 

 fastening the halter and the fore feet to a strong, securely 

 set post, the hind feet being secured somewhat similarly. 

 Pigs when large are best secured by placing a noose 

 over the upper jaw and fastening to a strong post; if 

 small can either be placed on their backs, an attendant 

 sitting straddle of the neck, facing the hind parts of the 



HANDLING SHEEP, (WISCONSIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE). 



1 Holding. 2 Milking. 3 Trimming feet and position for drench- 

 ing. 4 Catching. 5 Throwing. 



pig, or the pig can be grasped with both hands, each 

 hand holding one fore and one hind leg, 'the back of the 

 pig being pressed firmly against the holder. 



Sheep are usually caught by catching in the flank with 

 the hand of the same side and turned by the shepherd, 



