RESTRAINT OF THE OX IN RECUMBENT POSTURE. 



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Casting unth Rope on Three Legs. 



Figure 272 represents a mode of casting with rope on only 

 three legs. The rope has a running noose or loop at one end 

 which is placed around the near fore pastern (a) then carried 

 around off fore pastern (b), thence around off hind pastern (c) 

 and back around the part of the rope connecting the fore legs. 

 The free end of the rope (e) is passed backward, and the ani- 

 mal is cast by two or more assistants making traction on rope. 



Fig. 272. Casting with Rope on Three Legs. 



Casting Ropes Fixed to Horns. 



Figure 273 represents the manner of casting an animal with 

 main casting ropes fixed around base of horns. Take a % or 

 •yj-inch rope fifty feet long ; double the rope and loop its middle 

 around base of horns (a). The free ends are brought down on 

 either side between the fore legs behind elbows (b) ; then back- 

 ward (c) (d) to and around each hind pastern (h) (i) ; thence 

 forward (e) (f), and the animal is cast by traction on free ends 

 of the ropes (j) (k). If available, it is advisable to use hobble 

 straps on hind legs above the ankles. 



