CHAPTER I. 



EESTKAINT OF THE OX IN THE STANDING POSTURE. 



On account of the anatomical conformation and tempera- 

 ment of the ox, the modes of restraint in the standing posture 

 vary greatly from those made use of in restraint of the horse in 

 the standing position. 



Restmaint of the Head. 



The simplest method of restraining or controlling the head 

 is to firmly grasp the lower extremity of the septum nasi (a) 

 between the thumb and index finger of one hand, and the horn 

 (b) with the other hand, FigTire 232. By a tight grasp in the 

 nose most cattle are subdued sufficiently for examination and 

 minor operation. Grasping the nose of the ox causes pain and 



Fig. 232. Restraint 'by Grasping Septum Nasi with One Hand an/d 

 Horn with the Other Hand. 



