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KESTEAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 



The tail can be utilized in connection with restraint of one 

 hind leg, Figure 35. This is done by a special form of knot 

 which will not slip when the weight is thrown on the tail, 



Fig. 35. Utilization of Tail in Restraint of 

 Hind Leg. 



Fig. 36. Tail Knot for 

 Hind Leg Rope. 



Figure 36. After securely fixing rope (b) to tail (a) it is 

 then passed through the ring (c) of hobble strap. The foot can 

 be raised in the backward position by making traction on free 

 end of the rope. 



Restraining the hind leg by sideline, Figure 37, is best 

 done by using %-inch cotton rope ; however, manilla, or sisal 

 rope or webbing will answer the purpose. Loop rope around 

 pastern (a), the free end is then carried under chest between 

 fore legs ; then upward and back of shoulder on opposite side ; 

 thence over back (c) and down behind elbow on the side of the 



