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eesteaint of domestic animals. 

 Restraint of All Four Legs. 



We are called upon to restrain all four legs to prevent kick- 

 ing as well as to prevent striking or pawing. This means of 

 restraint oftentimes takes the place of stocks for restraint in 

 the standing posture. 



Fig. 49. Rope and Hobble Method of Restraining Both Hind Legs. 



Weh and Rope Method. 



This appliance, Figure 50,. when used properly, will effect- 

 ually prevent an animal from using either of its four legs. 

 The web rope should be made from either manila or sisal fiber. 

 The total length should be from 22 to 25 feet. Begin with a 

 heavy ring (c) and make the first 14 feet of web (d) 4 inches 

 wide. The next 8 to 11 feet should be rope (a) (e) %-inch in 



