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methods. Fig. 75 illustrates casting and tying the animal l^y bring- 

 ing three feet together. 



To thus secure a large hog. requires considerable time and 

 much effort besides the services of several assistants. A favorite 

 method of the author for handling large boars for this operation 

 is graphically illustrated in Fig. 76. 



It consists in placing the loop of a half or three-quarter inch 

 rope over the neck and behind one shoulder, after which throw 

 the rope over beam above and allow the assistant to draw the fore- 

 feet of the hog off the floor by tension on the rope. This renders 

 the animal absolutely helpless. By such a method the operator 

 with one assistant can handle the largest size hog. 



Another quick method of restraint for o]3eration of this char- 

 acter is illustrated in Fig. 77. 



Fig. 77 — Restraint for Castration. 



This consists in placing a rail or bar over the neck of the hog 

 where it is held by weight of an assistant. 



Figs, 78 and 79 illustrate two methods of holding pigs and 

 small shoats for operation. 



Instruments — 



1. Williams' castrating knife. (Fig. 2.) 



2. Emasculator. (Fig. 80.) This is an instrument specially 



