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RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 



Restraining One Hind Leg. 



The simplest method of restraining one hind leg is bj means 

 of passing the tail between the legs, then forward and around 

 in front of hind leg above the hock, in which position it is held 

 firmly by a backward pull. Figure 248. If the animal attempts 

 to kick or move, traction on the tail will cause pain and prevent 

 such movement. 



Hoch Twitch. 



The hock twitch, Figure 249, is an excellent appliance by 

 which one hind leg may be restrained to prevent kicking. The 

 rope of this twitch is placed around the leg above the hock; a 



Fig. 249. Hock Twitch. 



stick is then thrust through the loops in each end of the rope. 

 The rope is then twisted until the tendo- Achilles is pressed down 

 in contact with the posterior face of the leg. This prohibits the 

 animal from kicking or raising the leg. 



Fig. 250. Hess' IVlethod of Restraining One Hind Leg. 



