82 VETERINARY OBSTETRICS. 



possible. Remove the skin from the subcutaneous- 

 tissues, with the fingers, or small spatula ; apply a 

 repeller to the sternum, and traction to the cord, at 

 the fetlock, and tear away the muscular structures. 



Another method of removing a fore-limb, when 

 within the uterus, is to make an incision through the 

 skin, in front of the scapula and behind it, and, if 

 possible, unite these incisions above and below ;, 

 then an ordinary amount of traction will tear it 

 away. 



Partial Amputation of a Fore-limb. 



This may occur at the knee or fetlock, and should 

 always be performed subcutaneously. When partial 

 amputation of a hind-limb is desired, it may be 

 performed as in the fore. When it is to be completely 

 removed, make a circular incision at the hock, if possible, 

 divide the skin on the posterior or internal aspect of the 

 limb, as far up as can be reached ; separate the skin, 

 from the tissues and apply traction, a larger amount 

 being necessary than in the fore extremity. 



Detruncation. 



When division of the body is required, it is always 

 necessary to bring the skin together over the divided 

 vertebrse, and it is better to put a stitch or hook through 

 the divided surfaces to keep them \r\, position. 



Evisceration. 



It may be necessary to remove some of the abdominal 



ergaus, either through the abdominal walls, or through 



„the thorax. In the anterior presentation, cut into the 



