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EESTBAINT OF DOMESTIC AWIMALS. 



Fig. 11. Looip and Rope Gag. 



American veterinarian, its use is continued by many practi- 

 tioners of central Europe. Unless used with extreme caution 

 lacerations of the lips and con- 

 tusions of the "poll" are liable 

 to occur. The gag should al- 

 ways be used and removed as 

 quickly as possible. 



The loop and rope gag. 

 Figure 11, consists of a rope or 

 sash cord which may vary in 

 diameter from % to % inch, 

 and in length from 5 to 10 feet. 

 To apply this form of gag it is 

 only necessary to place rope in 

 mouth (a), then pass looped 

 end (d) over poll (c) ; now 

 carry rope (b) through loop 



(d), and make the desired tension by pulling on free end of 

 rope (b). 



Rope and short stick gag, Figure 12, is made by tying both 



ends of a rope together 

 the proper size to fit a 

 horse, somewhat similar 

 to an ordinary bridle 

 (a) ; then with a round 

 piece of wood (c) 6 to 

 8 inches long, placed 

 between rope and cheek, 

 make traction by twist- 

 ing- at side of cheek (b) 

 until the desired ten- 

 sion is obtained. The 

 diameter of the rope or sash cord used should be same as that 

 described in Figure 11. 



Pig. 12. Rope and Short Stick Gag. 



