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Fig. 203. New York State Veterinary College Table- 



In the same position as Figure 201, with a horse confined 

 in position for cryptorchid castration. The depressed head piece 

 is used so that the animal's nose is lower down than the poll, 

 rendering chloroform anaesthesia more safe. The central piece 

 is removed and the operator stands against the ventral surface 

 of the body of the animal between the anterior and posterior 

 limbs. The right hind limb is drawn upward by means of two 

 overhead pulleys and the right inguinal region is thoroughly 

 opened. The posterior confining strap or girth marked (D), in 

 Figure 198, has been released and dropped out of the way and 

 the position of the patient made secure by fixing the tail to the 

 upper border of the table. It will be seqn that the ventral sur- 

 face of the body is at a convenient height for operating, with 

 operator in standing position. 



