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tension on the rope. This renders the animal absolutely helpless. 

 By such a method the operator with one assistant can handle the 

 largest size hog. 



Another quick method of restraint for operation of this charac- 

 ter is illustrated in Fig. 102. This consists in placing a rail or bar 



5. 104. — Holding small shoat for castration. 



over the neck of the hog, where it is held by the weight of an 

 assistant. 



Figures 103 and 104 illustrate two methods of holding small 

 shoats and pigs for operation. 



