OPERATING TABLES. 



The German Equine Operating Table. 



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The German table was designed and first used by Herr 

 Trapp. It is of the rocker variety and is yet used to a limited 

 extent throughout Germany for casting and confining oxen as 

 well as horses. 



Fig. 215. German Equine Operating Table, Upright Position, Ready for 

 Reception of Patient. 



Figure 215 represents the German equine operating table, 

 upright position, ready for reception of patient. The table top 

 (k), including head-board (j) and platform for the feet (a), 

 is made of hardwood boards 2x4, arranged in slat fashion. To 

 place an animal on this table the table itself is raised to the 

 upright position. Figure 215. The animal is then led upon the 



