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(f) (g) (li) and neck strap (r) (p). The center (o) and sides 

 (i) (j) are cut out to allow free access to the patient. The top 

 is padded with oakum and covered with painted canvas. The 

 body belts (1) (m) (n) are of 5-inch 5-ply cloth belting, and 

 fasten by means of cam buckles near top of table. The four 

 hobble straps (e) (f) (g) (h) are 3-ply harness leather of a 

 good quality. These are connected to chains which are fixed 

 stationary to the frame of table. This table is elevated and 

 lowered by sixteen turns of the crank. All gearings are sub- 

 stantial and extremely simple. 



Figure 207 represents the table in upright position, rear 

 view. The frame (a) (b) is built heavy and strong, being sup- 

 ported at each corner by a 4x6-ineh post well braced in all direc- 

 tions. On the end of the crank (c) is a worm -gearing by which 

 the power is transmitted to the main cog gear (d). 



Figure 208 represents the table in horizontal position. 



Fig. 208. Chicago Veterinary College Table, Horizontal Position. 



Directions for Placing Patient on the Chicago Veterinary Col- 

 lege Table. 



Raise table to upright position, then induce the horse to stand 

 alongside table and near enough to strap body to it by means of 

 body girths and hobble straps. To accomplish this the horse 

 should be blindfolded. iSTow, the halter rein should be passed 

 through opening in the table and held by an assistant. The 



