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632 HORNED CATTLE. 



over one flioulder, legs appearing. 4th. Fore- 

 feet, v/ith head under the briflcet. 5th. Head 

 alone, or one fore-leg only, with it. 6th. Head 

 and one leg, or head alone, yth. Calf lying 

 on its back, its four legs folded nearly toge- 

 ther, and clofe up to the cow's back, the head 

 appearing, or doubled back, even with the 

 ribs, on one fide or other ; one hind-leg, per- 

 haps, prefenting. 



General Rules. Timely affiftance, before 

 the cow is exhaufted. Extra6lion never to be 

 attempted in an improper pofition. Supple 

 the hand and arm with warm water and frefti 

 lard. Examination beft made, the cow (land- 

 ing, and in the interval of pains. In pulling at 

 the feet, inclofe the claws in the hand, that the 

 horn may not bruife the cow. Navel firing 

 burfling, and the ufual flux of blood, of no 

 confequence. Inftruments to be ufed only in 

 the laif refort, and by experienced and fleady 

 perfons only. The proper hook is of hard 

 iron, four inches long, with a loop for the 

 cord at the (Iraight end. 



In a Natural Position, if the cow fliould 

 want help, the pofition of the calf may be af- 

 certained after the waters have been feen. A 

 cord ought to be in readinefs, to attach to 

 the fore-legs of the calf, in order to affifl each 

 natural exertion. The head to be kept clear 

 of cbftrudion. 



Preternatural 



