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DISEASES OF SWINE 



If the abdominal cavity is to be invaded from below (belly) , the 

 most simple and satisfactory method of restraint would consist in 

 looping a strong cord (window-sash cord) or small-sized rope above 

 the hock, by which the animal can be readily suspended to a post 

 or wall for operation, in the hanging posture (Fig. 110). If the 

 flank incision is to be resorted to, then it is necessary for the animal 

 to be confined in the recumbent posture at an angle of about 30 

 degrees, on either right or left side, depending upon which flank 



Fig. 111. — Restraint for spaying operation (flank nietliod) : First step. 



is to be invaded. One of the best and most satisfactory methods 

 the writer has ever employed is as follows: Procure a piece of 

 f-inch soft rope about 6 feet long. Tie the free ends together, 

 forming a loop, as shown in Fig. HI. 



Next secure a 2 by 14-inch plank, about 12 feet long; place one 

 end on the floor or ground, as the case may be; either spike the 

 other end fast to the wall or suspend it by means of a rope from 



