852 DISEASES OF CATTLE. 



nent of Europe for shoeing oxen, or securing them for any other pur- 

 pose. The head of the ox may be firmly held by means of the 

 "nose-clamp," "bull-holder," or "bull-dogs," an instrument for 

 seizing the nasal septum in a stronger manner than can be done by 



Fro. 1133. — Device for Controlling Dangerous Cattle. 



the hand. We illustrate several varieties, differing somewhat in 

 construction, but in all of which the principle is the same. 



For an illustration of the " bull-dogs " applied to the nose, see 

 page 134. 



It is sometimes of advantage to ring bulls and troublesome 



cows, so that they may be 

 more easily handled. The ring 

 used for this purpose is com-<. 

 monly an iron or copper rin§ 

 (Fig. 1129), jointed so that it 

 can be inserted in a hole in 

 the nasal septum, cut out by 

 means of a nose punch (Fig. 

 1130). i5( ' 



In Fig. 1131 we show the 

 Alsace nose-ring and headstall, 

 and in Fig. 1132, the ; same ap- 

 plied. The simple device shown 

 in Fig. 1133 enables a child to 

 control with ease a vicious and 

 Fra. 1184.— Device to Prevent Hooking. powerful animals This is a 



