56 'EESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 



accommodate the main (3x8-incli) side timbers. These side 

 timbers are cut out, both in front (i) and behind (e), to accom- 

 modate the (3x8-inch) bars which are placed against the breast 

 in front and hips behind. The girths (f) (g) are wide and 

 made of heavy canvas or wide belting. The back straps (h) 



Fig. 64. McKillip Veterinary College Stocks — Side and Rear View. 



(i) are also strong and made of the same material as that used 

 in the girths. Figure 63 represents a side view of the stocks 

 with a horse secured therein. It will be observed that the 

 head is made fast on each side to the front corner posts of the 

 stocks. The two girths (b) (c) are buckled under the abdomen. 

 The two back straps are buckled on the opposite side. These 

 prevent the animal from either lying down or rearing up, and 



