1S4 Veterinary Elements. 



take the position at the animal's back, its bead between 

 his kuees. Lambs are held in a similar position to that 

 described for small pigs, for such operations as docking, 

 castrating, etc. 



There are certain operations that the stockman is fre- 

 quently called upon to do; simple though they are cer- 

 tain precautions are necessary to ensure the greatest 



1— Holding. 2 — Milking. 

 4— Catching. 5— Throwing. 



3— Trimming feet and position for drenching 



amount of success, the animals usually affected are not 

 of sufficient valu^ to justify the expense of a veterinary 

 surgeon. The principles governing the healing of wounds 

 should he understood, with the changes that go on in a 

 part during repair; such an understanding will prevent 

 the injudicious use of drugs such as caustics, irritants, 



