72 VETERINARY OBSTETRICS, 
hind-quarters of the parent, cord any part of the hind- 
limbs that can be got at, as near the foot as possible, 
and try to push the fcetus into the uterus; then grasp 
the hoof, if it can be reached, in the hollow of. the 
hand, and, powerfully flexing all the joints above, try 
to get the foot into the passage; do the same with 
the other. If the Cow is down, and cannot rise, 
try to elevate her quarters, by a rope passed over 
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Hock PRESENTATION: Hock CorDED. 
a pulley, and proceed as if standing. If the foetus be 
dead, divide the tendons, just above the hock, when 
delivery will be more easily effected. If the foetus is 
still alive, and these methods have failed, pass a cord 
round the limbs, at the hocks, and one round the body, 
then apply traction, when delivery may be accom- 
plished. If this fails, disarticulate the limbs at the 
hocks, when delivery will be more easily brought about. 
