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 forelimb, 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 azvzszon of the body is required, it is always 
necessary to bring the skin together over the divided 
vertebrae, and it is better to put a stitch or hook through 
the divided surfaces to keep them in position. 
Evisceration. 
It may be necessary to remove some of the abdominal 
organs, either through the abdominal walls, or through 
the thorax. In the anterior presentation, cut into the 
