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steeper the slope the better within reasonable 

 limits. Tie the animal by the horns or with a 

 halter at the ground to a strong stake or post, 

 then loop one end of a strong rope around the ani- 

 mal's neck near the shoulder. Tie the loop so 

 that it will not slip. Take a "half hitch" or loop 

 behind the shoulder and another just in front of 

 the anterior angle of the ilium and the udder or 

 scrotum. The first of these "half hitches" is not 

 essential but the second is very necessary. Then 

 get the animal to stand back from the post to 

 which it is tied as far as possible and pull steadily 

 and strongly upon the rope, determining the side 

 upon which you want the animal to lie by pulling 

 at a slight angle. 



If in falling the animal should slacken the rope 

 by which it is tied at the head it must be allowed 

 to rise and the throwing repeated and kept up 

 until the animal falls with the head rope taut. 

 With a very little experience the operator will be 

 able to accomplish this quickly, usually at the first 

 throw, and in no case requiring more than two 

 attempts. 



