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detracts to a certain degree the animal's attention from the seat 

 of operation. The nose grip, either by hand or by the nose 

 clamp, has the same effect, from a restraint viewpoint, on the 

 ox as the twitch does on the horse. 



Nose Clamp. 



There are several designs of nose clamps ; all of them are 

 made of metal, and when applied, all produce the same effect. 

 They are useful implements of subjection and restraint, and 

 should be applied whenever the ox is to be secured either for the 

 purpose of examination or operation. The nose clamp is useful 

 in the recumbent as well as in the standing posture. The fol- 

 lowing illustrations will afford the reader a comprehensive idea 

 of the different designs of nose clamps now in universal use: 



Fig. 233. American Nose Clamp 

 with Sliding Mletal Keeper. 



Fig. 234. American Nose Clamp 

 With Rope. 



