SECURING AND RELEASING LIMBS. 



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The method of fixing the upper hind to the upper fore-hmb is 

 shown in Fig. 56 ; that of fixing the lower hind to the upper fore in 



Fig- 57- 



For operations in the dorsal position the fore and hind limbs of each 

 side must first be firmly fixed together. Either rope or webbing can 



Fig. 53.— The horse cast and tied. The off hind leg being drawn forward 

 ready for castration in the side position. 



be used, the fastening being accomplished by means of a running noose 

 attached to the fetlock of the hind foot, and by applying one or two 

 half hitches to that of the fore-foot, drawing the rope tightly after each 

 half hitch is in position. When the horse is rolled on to its back. 



Fig. 54. — The horse secured ready for castration in the side position. 



care must be taken that the neck and head are kept straight and the 

 head is not allowed to be bent towards the chest. A piece of webbing 

 can then be fastened to one of the hind limbs just above the fetlock, 

 passed under the animal's back, and then from within outwards over 

 the fetlock of the opposite side. By drawing this tight the hind legs 

 are pressed down close to the sides and secured. In Vienna a special 



