ape ems ey, all A | er Sots “ mn eg : gs Sra cr Se ty Ne COPYRIGHT DEPOSIT: Me hen aA mr ns Ts “ + ¢ a ee aril a , ee AL) fae z f : by js ; He, i i i Restraint Domestic Animals A BOOK FOR THE USE OF Students and Practitioners 312 Illustrations from Pen Drawings and 26 Half Tones from Original Photographs GEORGE R. WHITE, M. D., D. V.S. Graduate Columbian University (Veterinary Department), and University of Nashville (Medical Department) Member American Veterinary Medical Association y Tennessee State Veterinary Medical Association American Medical Association Tennessee State Medical Association Nashville Academy of Medicine ’ and Davidson County Medical Society PUBLISHED BY THE AUTHOR NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 1909 {LIBRARY of CONGRESS Two Copies Received MAR 15 1909 Copyrigat entry eb. 19,1909 | CLASS (ONS Cc No, EScbat 3 COPYRIGHTED 1909, BY ; pie GEORGE R. WHITE PRESS OF BAYLESS-PULLEN CO. NASHVILLE Dedication To W. H. DALRYMPLE, M. R. C. V. S. As a slight token of personal friendship, as well as for his untiring and continued efforts to advance the status of the Veterinary Profession in the South —especially for his pioneer work in the State of Louisiana, is this volume respectfully dedicated by THE AUTHOR I) cn _ eran art Fy vi | ys x ‘ ! 5 Lav "y re ies ) Ma! aie Fe, DMR TABLE OF CONTENTS PA Dk Restraint of the Horse in the Standing Posture. Cuapter I. Twitches, Gags and Barnacles. Cuapter II. Restraint or “War Bridles” and Halters. Cuaprer III. Restraint Harness and Other Leather and Rope Appliances. CuaptTer IV. Stocks. Cuapter V._ Slings. PART iT Restraint of the Horse in the Recumbent Posture. Cuaptrer I. Hobbles. Cuapter IT. Casting and Securing Harness and Ropes. Cuaprer III. Operating Tables. PARE sil Restraint of the Ox. Cuaprer I. Restraint of the Ox in the Standing Posture. Cuapter II. Restraint of the Ox in the Recumbent Posture. ade eye Restraint of the Dog. CuaptTer I. Operating Tables. Cuarpter II. Muzzles, Tape and Other Methods. PAE) Ve Restraint of the Hog. INTRODUCTION Restraint of Domestic Animals, in the broadest acceptation of the term, means much to the average busy and active practi- tioner of Veterinary Surgery. Each species of our domestic animals is endowed with one or more means of defense. These are oftentimes—in individ- uals of certain temperament—converted into weapons of offense. The horse will strike, kick and bite; the ox will gore and kick; the dog and hog will bite. It is with these weapons of offense that we are called upon to contend and overcome by restraint. These animals must be rendered harmless by the means of re- straint which we have at hand. Of course the particular method employed depends largely upon the animal and the degree of restraint necessary. While we constantly find it necessary to employ methods of restraint in order to confine the animal, we should always do so in as humane a manner as possible. Humanitarian treatment applies here as well as elsewhere in the practice of Veterinary science. We should never take advantage of an animal when confined in order to cause torture or to inflict unnecessary pain of any kind. The surgeon is confronted with problems pertaining to re- straint or some method of subjection almost every hour of each day of his professional career. Not only does the restraint problem confront and concern the surgeon alone, but his client and patient are also directly inter- ested to a well marked degree. The surgeon owes it to his client, his patient and himself to become proficient in properly and securely restraining animals for examination and operation. Without efficient means of restraint the surgeon is in constant danger of great bodily harm; the animal in danger of self- inflicted injuries as a result of its own efforts at resistance, thereby causing the owner financial loss which could and should have been avoided by proper methods of procedure. 8 INTRODUCTION. In order to cast and secure an animal properly and success- fully the operator should possess a level head associated with plenty of courage and confidence. He should retain his equili- brium in spite of any untoward accident or emergency which may chance to take place. Self-confidence and good judgment are both valuable assets in performing work of the character which this book undertakes to illustrate and describe. The surgeon should get control and remain in control from the time the twitch is placed on the animal preparatory to applying the hobbles or casting harness until the animal is again on its feet. Experience and dexterity are not to be underrated in the oper- ator who is to undertake the task of securing and properly con- fining the larger of our domestic animals. Do not allow your- self to become excited or unduly alarmed or aggravated should everything not transpire as smoothly as you expect or desire, for in so doing the surgeon is not in possession of his mental faculties sufficiently to do justice either to himself, his patient or his client. Perfect, or even good, surgery is impossible without per- fect restraint. The surgeon is no better than the restraint method which he uses. It is rare to see a surgeon handle a knife any more skillfully than he handles his restraint technique. Imperfect restraint means an imperfect operation. This book contains 338 illustrations; of this number 312 are zinc etchings made from pen drawings, and 26 are half- tones from original photographs. In compiling and placing it before the profession of this country I have endeavored in so far as possible to avoid technicalities in order to make it valua- ble to the student and amateur horseman. I do not care to be held responsible for the imperfections of many of the modes of restraint and subjection illustrated and described. I have endeavored to the best of my ability to illus- trate and describe the good methods as well as those which are bad or even indifferent. Each operator should select his favor- ite method—the one or ones which most appeal to his faney— and by practice become proficient in the skillful use of same. My thanks are due and are hereby acknowledged to Professors A. Liautard, John A. W. Dollar, W. L. Williams, and L. A. INTRODUCTION. 9 Merillat for their courteous assistance and advice; Mr. J. T. Jolley for his painstaking care in making the drawings, and all others who have in any way assisted me in my efforts to fur- nish the profession with a book on Restraint of Domestic Ani- mals, which appeals to me as in a manner filling a long felt want in American veterinary literature. Grorce R. Wuite. a% yp, ] Wal’: a* Oy ih iy a Wat its ut PART I. Restraint of the Horse in the Standing Posture. sale Wei ap Phe | vis ry “itt a eal yy i ai er ‘ af i ve an ti): as mest) ‘ uN ba r 7] i, he ‘ ds eke Oa mre & 4 ah ay vy ait i: ' AN i ip ‘ CHAPTER I. TWITCHES, GAGS AND BARNACLES. Tue Twitcr. If every practicing veterinarian in the civilized world was asked to name the first and most important factor in confining a horse in the standing posture, their unanimous answer would be “a well made and properly applied twitch.” The twitch as a means of subjection or restraint, is as ancient as the domesticated horse himself. Since its introduction it has been used with excellent and satisfactory results; although brutal in principle, it is the veterinary surgeon’s most valuable asset against injury. It is almost universally applied to the upper lip; however, in rare instances it is placed on the lower lip and ear. It is applied by grasping lip through loop of the twitch, and is tight- ened by rotating the handle. It acts by squeezing the lip until sufficient pain is produced to detract the animal’s attention from the seat of operation. To use more force in this squeezing process than is necessary is inhuman, besides rough handling of the twitch or bearing on it too long will often cause labial paralysis. The twitch diverts the animal’s attention by compressing the sensory nerves of the lip. The ordinary rope and stick twitch, Figure 1, is one of the simplest and most inexpensive Fig. 1. Ordinary Rope and Stick Twitch. forms. It is made by simply boring a round hole (c) in a stick (a), preferably hard wood, about one inch from the end. 14 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. When the hole is made, insert a piece of rope or sash cord (b) ; this may vary in diameter from 14 to 4% inch, and in length from 10 to 20 inches. Tie ends of rope or cord together and the twitch is completed. Another rope and stick twitch, Figure 2, can be easily made by boring an oblong hole (e) in a piece of hard wood (a) ‘similar to that used in Fig. 1. Use same diameter and Fig. 2, Ordinary Rope and Stick length sash cord or rope (b) Lae as is used in Figure 1. In- stead of tying ends of rope together they are inserted throngh hole (e) on each side and are retained in place by a simple knot on each end (d) (ce). Ring Twitch. The ring twitch, Figure 3, consists of a metal ring (b) aud Fig. 3. Ring Twitch. Fig. 4. Triangle Twitch. TWITCHES, GAGS AND BARNACLES. 15 piece of rope (a). This ring may vary in diameter from 4 to 6 inches. Into the ring is tied the piece of rope or sash curd (a). This cord may vary in diameter from 14 to 1% inch, and in length from 8 to 18 inches. This makes a neat and light twitch, and one which can be folded up and carried conveniently in an ordinary instrument grip or satchel. Triangular Twitch. The triangular twitch, Figure 4, is made similar to the ring twitch, Figure 3, except instead of a metal ring the piece of metal in shape of a triangle (b) is used into which the rope or cord (a) is tied. Miles’ Twitch. The Miles twitch, Figure 5, was designed and first used by “Farmer” Miles. It is made from a piece of hickory or other tough and hard wood 18 inches long, 7% inch thick, and 2 inches wide (a). A metal rivet (h) is inserted near the end. An oblong hole is bored to carry rope (e). Another hole (d) is bored about 3 inches from the small end of stick to carry strap or rope (b) (c). The rope (e) can vary in diameter from 14 to %@ inches, in length from 12 to 20 inches. Insert ends of rope through hole and retain in place by tying knots (f) (g). The Miles twitch, Figure 6, is applied and used in the ordinary way, with the exception that the twitch stick (e) is fastened up to side of halter (a) by straps or ropes (c) (b), Fig- ure 6. This dispenses with holding the twitch by hand. This is a convenient as well as an Fig. 5. Miles’ . : oT witch, effectual method of using the twitch. 16 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. The rope and = stick twitch Fig. 6. Miles’ Twitch Applied. with metal bound head, Figure 7, is more sub- stantial than either of those described and illus- trated above. ‘The stick (a) should be heavy and strong, size and shape to suit the operator. Spaces should be hollowed out of head under the metal band to accommodate rope or sash! cord: ))(£)\(Ce)e, eae metal band (g) (d) is shrunk around head of twitch stick. A round hole is bored four inches from head (c) (b). The rope (f) (e) may vary in diameter from 1% to Fig. 7. Rope and Stick Twitch Metal Bound Head. 14 inch, and in length from 18 to 22 inches, and are fastened together at side of head of twitch (c). Ball and Chain Twitch. Figure 8 consists of a piece of 8% to 14 inch twisted link chain 10 to 12 inches long attached to piece of iron at one end, and upon the other end is a ball, as shown in the illustration. This makes a good twitch, and one easy to apply. But on ac- count of its rigidity it must be used with care and dis- Fig. 8. Ball and Chain Twitch. cretion. TWITCHES, GAGS AND BARNACLES. uty Another form of iron and chain twitch, Figure 9, is strong and durable. others it is condemned. The hand piece is simply a flat piece of iron hammered into proper shape. After shaping the metal two holes are drilled through it to accom- modate the twisted lnk chain. the one used in Figure 8. It is preferred by some operators, while by Fig. 9. Iron and Chain Twitch. The chain may be the same diameter and length as This same pattern of twitch may be made of wood for handle instead of metal, and horse-hair rope, sash cord, or common rope instead of chain. Fig. 10. Rope Loop and Short Stick Twitch. The rope loop and short stick twitch, Figure 10, consists of a piece of rope or sash cord varying in diameter from 14 to 1% inch, and in length from 12 to 20 inches. The 4 bends are tied togeth- ) er. } Ns! AY Mi egy SS Wi Fig. 11. Loop and Rope Gag. (d), and make the desired tension by pulling on free end of rope (b). Rope and short stick gag, Figure 12, is made by tying both Ae \ \ Ww \ \ SVs“ 4 Fig. 12. Rope and Short Stick Gag. ends of a rope together the proper size to fit a horse, somewhat similar to an ordinary bridle (a); then with a round piece of wood (c) 6 to 8 inches long, placed between rope and cheek, make traction by twist- ing at side of cheek (b) until the desired ten- sion is obtained. The diameter of the rope or sash cord used should be same as that described in Figure 11. TWITCHES, GAGS AND BARNACLES. 19 The rope and long stick ag, Figure 13, is made sim- top) fo} 5} ilar to that of Figure 12 ex: cept the piece of wood (a) should be from 10 to 18 inches long. Insert the stick at side of cheek (b) and twist until de- sired tension is obtained. The free end of stick can then be tied to rope (c) at side of Fig. 13. Rope and Long Stick Gag. face. BaRNACLES. Barnacles are made of either metal or wood. They con- sist of two pieces hinged together at one end and so shaped at the free ends as to make them easily and quickly brought to- gether so that they can be “fixed” securely by cord or other means. The barnacle answers the same purpose as either the twitch or gag. It is more severe in its effects, and should al- ways be used with discretion. The wooden barnacle, Figure 14, con- sists of two round pieces of hard Fig. 14. Wooden Barnacle. wood 114 inches in diameter and 15 inches long, into which notches or circular ridges are cut to come in contact with the lip. These cause pain as well as prevent the appliance from slipping off the lip. They are hinged at one end by means of a piece of rope or cord. To apply this barnacle the lip is grasped and the free ends of the stick brought together until desired pressure on lip is obtained; then the free ends of sticks are tied together with cord. 20 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Metal barnacle, Figure 15, consists of two pieces of metal eo Yi TW \\ Fig. 15. Metal Barnacle. with their approx- imating edges flat- tened and hinged Y’ together. On the distal end of one of these pieces of metal a ring is placed to fit into notches on the corresponding end of the other. To apply this barnacle, Figure 16, the nose Fig. 16. Metal Barnacle Applied. should be grasped and the metal pieces forced together until the desired tension is secured. The ring (ec) is then locked in the appropriate notch (a). Fig. 17. Subjection by Grasping Nose and Twisting Ear. TWITCHES, GAGS AND BARNACLES. 21 OrueEeR SimeLteE Metruops or SUBJECTION. To firmly grasp the nose (b) with the left hand, Figure 17, and simply twisting or compressing the ear (c) with the right hand will oftentimes prove to be sufficient restraint for exam- ination and minor operation. paces Yyp Gi = LB 4 ZY Wy) @: \ ee Fig. 18. Rope or Cord Held Tightly Around Lower Jaw. Figure 18 represents a rope or cord (b) passed into the mouth (a) and held tightly around lower jaw (c). This will oftentimes enable the op- erator to examine and op- erate upon many animals without resorting to other methods of restraint. To simply “blindfold” or cover the head, Figure 19, will cause many ner- vous and sometimes vicious animals to stand without resorting to other more ‘ compheated or painful Fig. 19. Subjection by Blindfold, methods. CHAP THR ALL. RESTRAINT OR “‘WAR BRIDLES” AND HALTERS. Tue Restraint or “War Brive.” As a means of restraint and subjection of animals which are of a certain nervous or vicious temperament, the “war bridle” is far superior to the twitch or any other appliance. This device has been in successful use for many years by some of the world’s most famous “horse tamers.” It is oftentimes indispensable in handling certain animals. | When properly applied, correctly adjusted and judiciously used there can come no bad results from its application. When the nervous and vicious character of some animals is taken into consideration, its use on them, even from a humanitarian viewpoint, is amply justified. The ‘‘war bridle’ can be modified in a variety of ways to increase its power and efticiency. Experience, good judgment and extreme care are the three attributes necessary on the part of the operator to handle the “war bridle” suc- cessfully. To make a good “war bridle” it is necessary to use rope or sash cord of first-class quality, varying in size from 5-16 to 3-inch in diameter, and from 15 to 24 feet in length. The object of the “war bridle” is to cause pain by pressure on the spinal cord at its most exposed part, which is immediately over the axoatloid articulation, at the same time tension is brought on cheeks at corners of mouth by traction on free end of cord. This also causes excruciating pain, thereby bringing the ani- mal under immediate and thorough control. If properly used it is certainly a powerful and valuable method of restraint. RESTRAINT OR “WAR BRIDLES” AND HALTERS. 23 Gleason's “War Bridle.” The bridle of Gleason, Figure 20, is one of the simplest of war bridles. After se- curing sash cord or rope of proper diameter and length, the rope is passed around the neck (d) and tied securely (c). It is then passed into and through the mouth (a) to the opposite side and over the poll (e) and back again (f), after Fig. 20. Gleason’s “War Bridle.” which the pull or traction is made from end of rope (b). Eureka “War Bridle.” The Eureka ‘war bridle,” Figure 21, is made and applied by tying the rope (g) (f) around the neck well posterior to the “poll.” Next pass rope (c) to right side of face and fia Zp" fre \\ (3, \\ through the mouth. QW Then pass rope (a) (b) back through loop around neck (d) and make traction on free end of rope (e). Fig. 21. Eureka “Waar Bridle.” 24 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Bonaparte “War Bridle.” The Bonaparte ‘war bridle,” Figure 22, is one of the most popular and widely used “war bridles” that has ever been de- A signed. It is also known PV as the double draw-hitch Yi bridle. It gives at least Y three times more power than any other form of “war bridle,’ and is es- pecially useful in handling and controlling large, pow- erful and vicious animals. T’o make this appliance the cord (d) is tied securely around neck (c). Then bring the cord from below upwards. Now pass it over poll (e) and back through mouth (a) thence through the loop (I) and make trac- tion from free end of rope. If desired to secure still more power the cord may be placed under the upper lip instead of though the mouth. )) : coy Wag GZ \ US Ly) A Ss sii) \S LAN -_ « Y Fig. 22. Bonapart “War Bridle.” Magner’s “War Bridle.” The Magner “war ‘pridle,” Figure 23, / is made ae Aas pu / b making loop (a ZI around lower jaw Ze) i my and through mouth, GEN WM after which pass free Zesty aM | | i! ot I end of cord upward ‘i (uid " | \ on off-side of head fut oe) \ « | a, I ’ (Lae ant Wy and over “poll” c« pi wh™ WN VMZA (b); then oes = (@ A wa ASS ee ( ! eS 2 through loop (a) and SS AS a \ make traction from Fig. 23. Magner’s “War Bridle.” free end of rope (c) RESTRAINT OR ‘““WAR BRIDLES” AND HALTERS. 25 Magner’s “War Bridle’ Modified. Figure 24 represents Magner’s “war bridle” modified. This bridle is applied by making a loop around lower jaw (a) with free end of rope on off- side; then over “poll” (d) downwards and _ through loop at lower jaw; thence under upper lip (e) back along side face on off side Fig. 24. Magner’s “War Bridle” over poll again (d) down Merce and through loop (b). Make traction from free end of rope (ce). RESTRAINT AND DentatL Hatters. Devices of this character are oftentimes useful in confining horses for minor surgical and dental operations. Inasmuch as the head does not require additional holding, these halters dispense with the services of at least one assistant. There are several good and substantial halters made for this purpose. The principal ones are as follows: Lucas’ Dental Halter. The Lucas dental halter, Figure 25, is a very desirable device for securing the horse’s head in almost any position for minor surgical operations and dental work. It was de- signed by George H. Lucas, Veterinary Dentist, of To- ronto, Canada, and consists of (a) metal nose band (a) hammered into proper shape. This nose band is well padded with felt or other soft mate- rial. The nose band is con- Fig. 25. Lucas’ Dental Halter. 3 26 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. nected with the heavy two-inch overhead or “poll strap” (h) by means of two 6-inch doubled and stitched straps (g). There are two side rings into which the two side ropes or straps (e) (f) are fastened. These side ropes or straps are fastened securely to a post on each side of the head to prevent move- ment of head from side to side. At bottom of nose band is a ring (c) into which is attached the chain martingale (d). This martingale is to fasten into a strong surcingle and prevent up- ward motion of the head. The Lucas dental halter, when properly adjusted, will effectually prevent the head from move- ment to either side or upwards. Fehr’s Dental Halter. Fehr’s dental halter, Figure 26, is an effectual device for holding the animal’s head steady while performing minor sur- gical operations about the head, and dental work. It is simple and light, con- | sisting of only four pieces. | fe The semi-circular metal A NS nose band is covered with ) » IG Ne either rubber tubing or \i Mn, A ; leather. The covering is i) | VW, YY, yy AweN Fin.’ Ss held securely to the nose py d 4 Cy ; " ) ‘ y) band by metal clamps _ to which are attached the suitable rings for attach- ment of the heavy over poll strap and the side ropes or Fig. 26. Fehr’s Dental Halter, straps which are to secure the head on each side to post or sides of stall. All straps and ropes are adjustable. The appa- ratus is readily cleaned, and on account of its lightness and compactness may be easily transported. RESTRAINT OR ‘‘WAR BRIDLES” AND HALTERS. 27 Ellis Combination Surgical and Dental Halter. The Ellis combination dental and surgical halter, Figure 27, is an appliance for fixing the head in certain positions for minor surgical operations and dental work. This halter possesses several original features which are valuable in restraining the head. The principal feature is the “lip strap” (b) to which the pillar or side reins (g) are at- tached. ‘These suspend the head at the proper height and prevent side to side movement. The nose band (a) is metal, non-compressi- ble and heavily padded. There are offsets in the nose band which hold the cheek pieces of the halter 214 to 3 inches from the cheeks of the horse. The cheek pieces are doubled and very strong. The “lip strap” is covered with rubber. There is a piece of forged steel (ec) into which a substantial martingale (e) is snapped (c). The side reins (g) are 7 feet long and can be of either sash cord, Fig. 27. Ellis Com- leather or chain. The halter is made of fine !"ation Halter. russet leather, rawhide, and metal with brass mountings. Directions for Its Application. After backing the horse into his stall in the usual manner for work upon the teeth, drop off the stable halter and apply the “combination” halter to the head, unbuckle the lip-strap on one side, pass it under the upper lip over the incisor teeth and buckle quite tight. Elevate the head by fixing the side or pillar reins to the stall-posts on each side as high up as you can reach; then tighten the strap leading to the surecingle which is provided with a buckle, thereby lowering the nose to a height convenient to the operator. If the stall chances to be exces- sively long, place a rope across it behind the horse before back- ing him in, for him to rest back against, and he positively can- not move, and you can operate upon the teeth and mouth with an ease and precision that is most satisfying. CHAPTER Ili. RESTRAINT HARNESS AND OTHER LEATHER AND ROPE APPLIANCES. By the use of certain appliances made from leather and rope we are enabled to successfully confine or restrain one, two, or even all the legs of a horse in the standing posture. The particular pattern of apparatus varies according to the ideas or faney of the individual surgeon in conjunction with the amount and character of restraint required. Of course, it is understood that the twitch is a necessary adjunct to all of the following methods of restraint. RESTRAINT OF OnE FORELEG. When it is desired to confine only one fore leg it can best be done by use of some form of knee strap. One of the best knee straps is represented by Figure 28. This pattern has been used by the author for a number of years. The straps are both two inches wide and made from first- class harness leather. To make them stronger they are doubled and stitched. The smaller strap (b) is applied between ankle and pastern. It is securely stitched into blank buckle (d) (e). ( the purpose of prevent- Al ‘) ing kicking by lifting ye NE) or raising both hind 4 f legs off the floor. Two ye .) b pieces of metal are VA ( | made—one to fit over ‘ z root of tail (e), the ee other to have loop near , end of tail (di). ~Be- tween these two metal parts are several strands of rope (f). A heavy strap is fastened SS RSS VASE Soe = <= on a> aS a = around each hind leg, between the hock and simon, Cd.) (ads By: means of a block and tackle (b) (¢c) the hind quarters are lifted suf- ficiently to get the hind Ph: ig. German Apparatus for Lifting feet clear of the floor. Hind Legs off the Floor. Wocher’s Service Hobbles. These hobbles, Figure 47, will prevent kicking in every instance. They can be quickly applied and easily removed. They are made of good leather and rope and are strong, safe and durable. The parts are a heavy leather collar to the bottom of which is two doubled and stitched leather straps. These straps are punched with a sufficient number of buckle 40 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. tongue holes to render them thoroughly adjustable. To the two front straps are buckled the connecting rope from hobble rings. Fig. 47. Wocher’s Service Hobbles. The Ewell Farm Service or Anti-Kicking Hobbles, Figure 48, are made by using a 4-inch leather collar (1) to which is securely fastened (k) the main strap. This strap passes be- tween the fore legs to connect with the main buckle (i). The main strap is 2 inches wide and contains a sufficient number of buckle tongue holes to render it adjustable for any size animal. On each hock are two straps (c) (b) fastened at each end to a ring (a). These two rings are brought together and fastened into a heavy snap (e) (d). A 1-inch rope (f) running through a wooden pulley (g) connects the two heavy snaps which carry hock straps or hobbles. The main buckle (i) is fastened to the RESTRAINT HARNESS AND OTHER APPLIANCES. 41 pulley (g). By means of this arrangement the animal is enabled to walk or move in almost any direction; however, kicking is rendered impossible. (( Gary \ M\ x Mi, \ eh WS (Uy \N ESWSS \ || Ws aN Ges OR, \ if | LOOM) WLregty © => Ub ag. A (( Fig. 48. Ewell Farm Service or Anti-Kicking Hobbles. The rope and hobble method of restraining both hind legs, Figure 49, is easily and quickly applied. It is very effectual in prohibiting kicking. This device is made by applying a hobble strap to each hind pastern (a) (b). Connect the two hobble strap rings by means of a rope (c). -This rope is then passed upward and forward between fore legs; thence upward on outside of shoulder on opposite side, and back over withers (f); then down and around rope (d) behind elbow. The free end of rope ¢g) is held by an assistant. 4 42 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Restraint oF Att Four Lzas. We are called upon to restrain all four legs to prevent kick- ing as well as to prevent striking or pawing. This means of restraint oftentimes takes the place of stocks for restraint in the standing posture. Fig. 49. Rope and Hobble Method of Restraining Both Hind Legs. Web and Rope Method. This appliance, Figure 50, when used properly, will effect- ually prevent an animal from using either of its four legs. The web rope should be made from either manila or sisal fiber. The total length should be from 22 to 25 feet. Begin with a heavy ring (c) and make the first 14 feet of web (d) 4 inches wide. The next 8 to 11 feet should be rope (a) (e) 34-inch in RESTRAINT HARNESS AND OTHER APPLIANCES. a it PQ NSS Sx Pe ——— RS C aN SSE Veast WS A Sra ri cris a = Seeause SS SSS < SSSSSSSSSS SS Ss gil ZA > bs = na Y Fig. 50. Web and Rope Apparatus. Fig. 51. Web and Rope—Plate Longe Applied to all Four Legs. 44 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. diameter; at the end of this rope is attached another heavy ring (b). This apparatus is applied by carrying the rope around the horse immediately above hocks and knees. After making it snug and tense against all four legs it is tied together at ring in the web end; the rope end is now carried over back and tied into web part on the opposite side; then carried under abdomen and tied in the ring or web end of rope. \AZ = 4 SS = x" i ] iW “ A\ ce \) " ut Na a \i Li a — = =—_S Ss << NK “i o Fig. 52. Morgan’s Method of Restraining All Four Legs. Figure 51 will give a comprehensive idea of the proper way to apply and use the web and rope apparatus illustrated in Figure 50. This apparatus is applied by beginning with the rope on near side of horse about opposite the chest; pass it forward across the forearm of that side; then in front below breast (d) across forearm of off side; thence backward across thigh (b) well above hock; then pass it back of animal across other thigh to the starting point. It is here made secure. To RESTRAINT HARNESS AND OTHER APPLIANCES. 45 prevent it from slipping down the end of rope is thrown over back (c) and secured by a knot. Morgan’s Method. The Morgan Method, Figure 52, is manipulated by means of surcingle, rope and two hobble straps. The rope should be 14-inch in diameter and 20 to 25 feet long. Begin by attach- ing rope to hobble strap of near fore leg (a), pass upward to and through ring (c) in sureingle; then backward above hocks = AM Fig. 53. Rope Method of Restraining All Four Legs. (g) to and through ring in surcingle of opposite side; thence down to hobble ring of left fore (b) leg. The rope is now carried back to and through surcingle ring. Traction sufficient to prevent kicking is brought on free end of rope (f). Rope Method. To apply the rope method, Figure 53, two %-inch to 34-inch cotton, manila or sisal ropes, each 15 feet long, are necessary. 46 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Loop the ropes to each hind pastern (a) (f), or, if hobble straps are available, the ropes are fastened into the hobble rings. Then carry ropes (c) (d) upward, behind elbows (e) (h); thence from within outward under the preceding part of rope (e) and upward (g) over withers (k). The two ropes are then tied together (1), which completes the rigging. Galvayne Method. The Galvayne method of restraining all four legs of the horse, Figure 54, is by means of a single rope of the proper size and length. This rope is looped or wrapped around both \\ \\ & SS \ rt \ = ~ \ SSS =< >— F- SSS SS S— —————> FE Ae —— —— A Nes Rae) | Wye lis Fs. a WING OW Nex esy yin Fig. 54. Galvayne Method of Restraining All Four Legs. hind pasterns (c); then pass rope (b) upward to and over withers (j); then down below elbow on opposite side; thence several times around both forelegs, at the same time taking in the main part of rope (b) immediately behind the elbow (a). This apphance will effectually prohibit kicking and striking. RESTRAINT HARNESS AND OTHER APPLIANCES. 47 Hippo Lasso. By means of the Hippo Lasso, or Equine Straight Jacket, nervous and even vicious animals may in a short time be ren- dered docile and safe. There are several different designs of the Hippo Lasso; however, the result obtained by use of either one of them is the same. To prevent being kicked the hippo lasso is sometimes used preparatory to applying hobbles. 1 | FS | 4) ] PNM Ny 260 ' k I , NNATINANYRSTILCONITIG PAPAIN hy | \{ ? Winy Ps hy if Ne nit : R VEC Li Va \ Ay QUAY) he TAN Fig. 55. Galvayne Method of Restraining All Four Legs. (The Galvayne “Straight Jacket.”) wail \\Wh Galvayne’s Rope Hippo Lasso. The rope hippo lasso of Galvayne, Figure 55, will effectually confine all four legs of a horse, in the standing posture, with a single rope. It is possible to put this apparatus on vicious horses, even those which are wild and unbroken. It can be applied without injury to the animal or danger to the operator. As a means of subjection and restraint this equine straight jacket of Galvayne is second to none. 48 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Ss PLL PIII ae ae DO et A Fy = = 4 = SP \ NV MMM SMM Fig. 56. Raabe’s and Lunel’s Hippo-Lasso. Ny ee TA it | Fig. 57. Hippo-Lasso Applied. RESTRAINT HARNESS AND OTHER APPLIANCES. 49 Raabe’s and Lunel’s Hippo Lasso. The hippo lasso of Raabe and Lunel, Figure 56, is com- posed of two principal parts, viz.: breast collar and breeching strap. These are joined together by two long side straps (e) (d). The breeching is suspended by a leather strap (g). This strap is buckled on each side to the breeching strap (b) (ec). The breast collar (i) is also suspended by a similar strap (h) and is attached on each side by buckles (j) (k). The over- neck strap (h) and over-hip strap (g) are connected by an adjustable back strap (g) (f). Fig. 58. Hippo-Lasso in Action. Figure 57 represents the hippo lasso applied. The breast strap (b) is dropped down between knee and elbow. The breeching strap (a) (k) is dropped down between hock and stifle. The breeching and breast straps are suspended by over withers strap (1) and over back strap (h). Figure 58 represents the hippo lasso in action. Tension 50 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. is being made on long side straps (c) (d) and the breeching band is being brought firmly against the hind legs of the horse. Belmont Rider Harness. The Belmont rider harness, Figure 59, is a heavy and strong hippo lasso. It is adjustable in all directions and affords a —— 1 i} Fig. 59. Belmont Rider Harness. convenient and safe method of restraining a horse in the stand- ing posture. Gleason’s Restraint Harness. The restraint harness, Figure 60, is a pattern of leather hippo lasso used by O. R. Gleason. The whole apparatus is made of leather without buckles. The breast collar (a) which drops down almost to knees is 8 inches wide. The breeching strap (b) is 6 inches wide and drops down almost to hocks. The RESTRAINT HARNESS AND OTHER APPLIANCES. SI Fig. 60, Gleason’s Restraint Harness or Hippo-Lasso. withers strap (h) and hip strap (d) are connected by a back strap (g). These withers and hip straps support the breast and breeching straps. Two straps on each side run from breeching strap to rings in the breast strap and connect these two parts. The straps are all adjustable and are “fixed” by knots. CEEAP TER: LV. STOCKS. With some operators the stocks are a favorite apparatus for restraint of the horse in the standing posture. Other opera- tors, equally as competent and experienced, are severe in their condemnation of the stocks as a means of restraint. In my opinion there are good reasons for both of these conflicting opinions. Some animals cannot and should not be confined in the stocks; some operations cannot and should not be attempted with the stocks as the only means of restraint. Some forms of stocks are worse than worthless, while other models are very desirable. Properly constructed stocks are safe and sane ad- juncts to any veterinary operating room. We must all admit that accidents to the operator and patient do sometimes occur whenever and wherever stocks are used; but on the other hand, we are forced to admit that accidents sometimes occur to the operator and the patient when any of the other methods of restraint are used. The knee strap, side line, hobbles, casting harness and operating table all have their objections. None of them afford us perfect means of restraint. Accidents some- times occur when using all or any one of them. Admitting that the above in regard to other means of restraint is true, then how can any one be justified in severely condemning the stocks. The stocks afford a quick and easy means of restraint. Without hesitation an animal is placed in the stocks; they are labor savers, time savers, and by utilizing the stock one assistant can successfully confine or restrain a patient for many minor and even some major operations. The Barcus Stocks. The Barcus stocks, Figure 61, is the product of an unique and original idea of restraint in the standing posture. It is especially useful in shoeing and operations on the soles of the feet. The frame of this stock is triangular in shape, which ren- ders it exceedingly strong. The two sides of the frame (f) (e) @ 4 STOCKS. 53 are separate and hinged to the wall. When not in use they are open wide apart and swing back against the wall. The body girth (g) is made of heavy canvas or cotton belting, and when tightened by the ratchet it lifts the horse partly off the floor. This body girth is 32 inches wide. By means of the automatic self-adjusting foot clamp (a) the foot of any wild, vicious or nervous horse can be grasped, secured, and held in any position Big SS Si i | = SS AYLPEPLEL i SSS SSS Z\ iE ~s = WAT INS gf EY Fig. 61. Barcus Stocks. with perfect safety to the operator. The castings are all mal- leable and are difficult to break. In placing a horse in thi8 stock the head is tied to the wall, after which simply bring the two swinging sides of the stock together until they are against the horse. The forward movement of the animal is limited by a rope breast band which fastens by a cam. Lying down is prevented by the body girth which is tightened by a erank (k). The apparatus for controlling the foot consists of 54 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. a sliding or lifting bar, on the lower end of which is the auto- matic foot clamp. The sliding bar can be raised and locked at any desired height and then swung either forward or backward carrying the foot with it. On the side of the sliding or lifting bar is a rack, the cogs of which receive the locking bolt. It is constructed with an automatic self-locking, self-adjusting foot’ clamp, pivotly connected to the lower end of the sliding bar. With the automatic foot clamp the surgeon is in no danger of receiving a kick while fastening it to the foot. This clamp is self-adjusting and fits around any size pastern. The machine is provided with four supporting plates securely bolted to the frame immediately beside each leg of the horse, to these are locked, absolutely solid, the foot-handling device which is constructed in such a manner that the foot can be instantly released by simply raising the locking pall which unfastens SSS SS S*a rh SS il SS Hat Fe 4 iit ae Hf H 1 Wily i | AM vy} AVA af Wf i | (HI 1h IH) Hin) if RY) it hi H) th HATH Hany ihe th AN mS. Jil My maiinl és) Lait HH Noein AY | Pats! = SS + A : Se SS = He A | d 44 Bee ——— = SSS s NRE == eee aig SS a ZA 58 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. the cross bars prevent forward or backward movement. All parts are well padded on inside. Figure 64 represents the rear and side view of the McKillip stocks. It will be observed that the cross bar behind the horse can be removed and the animal backed against the cross bar (s) on outside of rear corner posts. This places the posterior parts of the animal in an accessible position for examination and operation. The last mentioned position is especially conve- nient for all tail, rectal and vaginal operations. Figure 65 represents rear view of the McKillip stocks and is self-explanatory. One advantage the McKillip stock has over many others is that by removing the three cross bars an animal may be led through the stock and back again, thereby dispensing with the troublesome practice of “‘backing them” in. Pil Pru = x Fig. 66. Ordinary Wooden Stock. STOCKS. 59 Another advantage is that there is no obstruction between the operator and the legs and feet of the animal. Ordinary Wooden Stocks. Figure 66 represents an ordinary wooden stock. It is made by fastening four corner posts (6x6 inches) securely to the floor (a) (b) (h). The wooden timbers (i) (j) (k) (1) (m) (n) are firmly nailed or bolted to the corner posts. The horse is led into the stocks and the halter rein fastened to one of the four corner posts (0). A rope from the floor ring (d) is carried over withers (e) and back across to bottom of opposite post (c) and there secured. Fig. 67. Vinsot’s Stocks. E. Vinsot’s Stocks. The apparatus designed and used by E. Vinsot, Figure 67, is so arranged that the animal may, after being confined therein, 60 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. be operated upon either in the standing or recumbent posture. The corner posts on one side are hinged at their bottom. By this hinge arrangement the stocks are turned down to almost the horizontal position. The frame of this stock is made of metal and equipped with a body girth (a) similar to that of the ordinary sling. This body girth is suspended by chains (c) (b), which are attached to the iron beam above. Traction on these chains is made by a ratchet windlass (q) which at the same time tightens the chain to which the hobble rings (e) (m) (n) (0) are attached. The horizontal bar (i) is removable in order to place the animal in the stock. The head is fixed on each side to the front upright corner posts. A leather strap (g) is attached to the body girth and passes between the hind legs and fastens into chain above to \¢ ND > —— | FRA He | aT) PSS ; s = : 5 a <= Dis 1 s y as ay NSU \ Hui L=Y, { © NTMI EM A’ iy Li 4 Y ~S USSU ST TE | il == @ | MULLIN DNUUTUH NASA UU AAEUEAEELECOEUA ELLE —S—SSS=> | S06 SST UNITE Ss SS ess Fig. 68. Peuch and Toussaint’s Stocks. 61 STOCKS. "Sy001$ |e} PBaljoo Aueulus}aA .23e1g YIOA MAN oe oe Ag ae iieemeert riba seti-roseomenemmmeeeee 69 “Hid ANIMALS. DIC qr \ uF STRAINT OF DOME = 4 RI 62 "syo01S |e19IN 26a;;09 AyveulusjaA 938}S5 44OA MIN ‘OZ ‘Bis STOCKS. 63 support the hind quarters. The Vinsot stock is the beginning of the John A. W. Dollar operating table. The Dollar table has during recent years been improved and perfected bythe Bradwood Manufacturing Company, and is now known and sold in America as the Bradwood Humane Equine Operating Table. These tables are illustrated and described in Part II, Chap- ter IIT. Peuch and Toussaint’s Stocks. The stocks described by Peuch and Toussaint, Figure 68, are satisfactory in many respects. The cut is self-explanatory. It will be observed that these stocks are built upon a strong wooden floor, which renders them portable. They are easily moved to any desired place in the hospital or operating room. New York State Veterinary College Metal Stocks. Figures 69 and 70 will give the surgeon a good general idea of the metal stocks now in use at the New York State Veteri- nary College. These stocks were designed and perfected by Prof. W. L. Williams and were manufactured and installed under his supervision. They are strong, neat, attractive and satisfactory. They are as near sanitary as it is possible for stocks to be made. By using this form of stocks almost every part of the animal is accessible. The unique and original method of applying the girths and back strap is especially attractive. These stocks are made almost entirely of tubular steel of a large and strong size. The steel tubing is joined together by elbows and threaded connections. These tight and strong joints make the apparatus rigid and substantial. Australian “Crush.” The Australian “Crush,” Figure 71, is simply a “pen” or “chute” into which wild and vicious horses are driven in order to catch them. It is made high enough to prevent the animal from jumping out, and narrow enough to make it impossible for him to turn around. An outfit of this kind is particularly convenient where a large number of unbroken “range horses” are to be caught and handled. «YSMD,, UBNeujsny s4yt “{Z “BI4 ae CAAT | VLA I Us hin Ci % e le Ys. Why 14(/4MY) 2 2 = Ad y 7 MN UG 101 ys "Dy JN) \ ——— NEG “Arti ir [I "Gy, cay N piv ne : \ i ——— — ——SS— ———— = ———— SS Feet /~ “I = A ite ————— le — ———— Sd ——— , Y | YO eT 7) “Ay 00 YA) | ae a LEN <= SS i URW Inn) a |. = — ey Mie HAS | Seay IA ea A Wi ae == = = = = : = : = : is AW é = re ~ a — E CEAPTERLY. SLINGS. Slings are useful appliances for restraint in the standing posture. The stock is often supplanted by a good strong sling in conjunction with some one of the several methods of re- straining one or more legs. By means of the sling the animal’s body is supported. If the head is held properly it is impossible for the animal to turn from side to side or to move either back- ward or forward. SSS Sa) Fig. 72. H. & D. Sling. 66 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. HH, & D. Sling. The H. & D. sling represented in Figure 72 is made with a heavy sail canvas body girth (a) to which is attached the breeching straps (g) and breast harness (f). This canvas body girth is supported by and attached to a whiffletree (n). A block ty Be & A, CJ Uff Cele le LFA. fiisuinisinuni nana | a AN ; z - (= Ubllltrs = DU KAACAOAAAASLAAAA ALL) wi k EE f IN 7 re) YZ Cee Y | M/A Ni a] Wy / Yy % YY | Wf if CG f SSS = SS \ A \\ AN Fig. 73. An American Sling. and tackle is attached to the whiffletree in its center by means of a hook. By this block and tackle (0) (p) sufficient tension can be made on the body girth to support the animal. Figure 73 represents an American sling which is similar in SLINGS. 67 most respects to that shown in Figure 72. The main difference is that the breeching (k) and breast harness (b) are padded or lined with soft leather or canvas. This makes them wider and less liable to chafe the animal. The sling represented in Figure 74 is made extra heavy with wide canvas body girth. The breeching and breast har- SSF os f If ~ ()R x N Q A , Y wi Fig. 74. Sling for Large Horses. ness are wide canvas and are leather bound. It is made heavy and large throughout for use on large animals. The body girth (a) is three-ply canvas 3 feet long, bound and stitched, with 2-inch leather. Breeching (c) and breast collar (b) are 8 inches wide and made of leather, covered with canvas and lined throughout with lambskin. The straps are supplied with heavy snaps. The breeching and breast collar straps are connected 68 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. to center of whiffletree by means of 114-inch leather straps with snaps on each end. The German sling, Figure 75, is in several respects similar to those of Figure 73 and Figure 74. The body belt (a) is Fig. 75. German Sling. made of heavy canvas. The breeching (k) and breast harness (b) are of 114 and 2-inch leather straps. They are attached to the body belt, both anterior (1) and posterior (m). Five SLINGS. 69 heavy straps (d) (c) merge together at the whiffletree and con- nect the body with the whiffletree. An iron or wooden bar (e) runs lengthwise of the horse. By this bar the tail (j) and head (f) are supported. Fig. 76. Marsch’s Sling. Marsch’s sling, Figure 76, is similar to those illustrated and described above, except that the body (a) is connected with the wooden or iron supporting piece (j) by means of a rope lace. This makes the sling body adjustable, which is an advantage in some instances. 70 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. The French sling, Figure 77, is neat and light. The body belt (a) is made of canvas. The breeching (n) (m) and breast harness (g) (j) (h) are web. Four iron rods (r) (s) (q) (p), Ne y ‘| fi Fig. 77. French Sling. one from each corner of body belt, merge together and fasten into a ring to which the block and tackle is attached. The sling body is attached in front (i) to a martingale strap. This strap prevents the sling from slipping backward. PART IL. Restraint of the Horse in the Recumbent Posture = PART TG ReEsTRAINT OF THE HorsE IN THE RECUMBENT POSTURE. When deciding whether or not it is necessary to cast and secure a horse for operation or other purpose, the surgeon should carefully consider the temperament, the physical condition of the animal, the length of time restraint will be required, the pain- fulness and character of the operation, the part or organ to be invaded, and last, but by no means least, the physical ability and qualification of the operator. As a general proposition it is always advisable to cast and secure animals for painful or long continued major surgical operations. Nervous, highly bred and vicious animals should be east and securely confined. When it has been decided to cast the animal we should, first of all, care- fully survey the surroundings and select the most satisfactory location. Of course circumstances and existing conditions play an important role in making our selection. When the weather will permit the operation being performed out of doors, there is no place better adapted than an open field or lawn. It is here that we have ample room to manipulate our restraint technique without interruption. When we have selected, the location the next problem which confronts us is the ‘‘casting bed.”” The ideal operating mat or mattress is a plot of green grass grown upon smooth ground. Always avoid the manure heap or the “rotten straw pile’ whenever possible. They are both hotbeds of all forms of bacterial growth and are directly responsible for many cases of fatal septic infections. If we are forced to cast an animal inside of doors, then we must make the best of our misfortune and get busy in devising means and methods to best overcome that handicap. Select the place—be -it hallway, stall or operating room—where the most room is available. Then a proper bed must be prepared. This may be done by the use of tanbark, soft wood shavings, straw, hay, excel- sior, sawdust, ete., or a specially constructed mattress or pad may be used. The next proposition which confronts us is what particular form of hobble or casting harness it is advisable to 74 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. use in this particular case. We have the hobble, casting har- ness, and the equine operating table from which to make our selection. Each have their disadvantages as well as their ad- vantages. The method selected or employed must depend large- ly upon the circumstances and surroundings encountered in each individual case. The temperament, size, strength, age and conformation of the animal must each receive due considera- tion. Then the location of the field of operation, the length of time required to operate, number and ability of assistants, value of the animal, and means of restraint available are all to be considered. ‘To avoid rupture or dislocation of important internal abdominal organs it is best to prepare the patient before casting. This is done by withholding water and food for from twelve to twenty-four hours. When we once undertake the task of casting and confining the animal it should be completed with dispatch. Do it quickly, avoid accident unless same is unavoidable, and, above all things else for the personal safety and protection of the operator and the welfare of the animal, the restrain should be secure. The dangers encountered in performing work of this character are legion. The operator is often kicked, struck or bitten while applying and adjusting the casting apparatus. The animal may receive halter burns, lacer- ations and abrasions of different kinds. Rupture of muscles and tendons sometimes take place. Fractures of the vertebrae and other bones are by no means infrequent. Some patients present radial paralysis as a sequela of casting, while others become exhausted and never rise after being released. There are three useful adjuncts to casting and securing animals which it is well to mention at this immediate juncture, viz., the operating hood, the apparatus of Bernardot and Buttel for preventing broken back, and the cross hobbles. 4 The Operating Hood. The operating hood, Figure 78, is made of heavy canvas, doubled, stitehed and padded, after which the hood (a) is bound around the edges with either leather or heavy cloth. Openings are made at top (d) to accommodate the ears. It is held on by buckles under chin and jaw (b) (c). This hood RESTRAINT OF THE HORSE IN RECUMBENT POSTURE. 75 Fig. 78. Operating Hood. protects the head from injury and at the same time it acts as a means of subjection by answering the purpose of a blindfold. SAM i Fig. 79. Bernardot and Buttel Apparatus for the Prevention of Broken Back. Bernardot and Buttel Apparatus. The Bernardot and Buttel apparatus, Figure 79, is for the purpose of protecting the spinal column from injury while 6 76 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. casting and confining an animal. This appliance was invented and used by E. Cooper Smith, M. R. C. V. S. By the use of this appliance “broken backs” can often be avoided. The main object of this apparatus is to hold the head ‘in an extended position. This appliance consists of a wide and strong surein- gle (1). On the end of this surcingle are two leather straps (x) (y) to fasten into the buckles (w). On each side of this surcingle are two straps (v) (s) which join together in front (s) (t). A strong halter is placed on the horse. This halter \ \ J an Fig. 80. Bernardot and Buttel Apparatus for Preventing Broken Back—Applied. is supplied with a heavy over-check attached to the nose-band (h). This over-check passes in front of the face and forehead, between the ears, and attaches to a metal ring (y). To this metal ring has already been attached the two straps (s) (y) from the martingale. By lengthening or shortening the over- check strap (q) the head is placed in the desired position. The surcingle is prevented from slipping forward by a strong crup- per and strap. The apparatus is applied loosely before the animal is cast, and tightened after it is on the ground. Figure 80 shows the Bernardot and Buttel outfit applied. Tt will be observed that the head and neck are well extended, thereby lessening the liability to back injury. RESTRAINT OF THE HORSE IN RECUMBENT POSTURE. 77 Cross Hobbles. In securing the animal in special positions we are called upon to use various appliances. Some of the arrangements for this purpose are the cross hobbles and the side-bar hobbles. These hobbles are for use on the thigh and Fig. 81. English Cross Hobbles. fore arm. The Eng- lish cross hobbles, Figure 81, and those of James, Figure 82, can be used upon legs diametrically opposite, such as the near hind and off fore legs, and vice versa. While the side-bar hobbles, Figure 83, Fig. 82. James’ Cross Hobdbles. are for use on opposite legs only. The illustrations, Figures 81, 82 and 83, are self-explanatory. Suflice it to say that these appliances are useful and valuable adjuncts to restraint in the Fig. 83. Side-bar Hobbles. recumbent posture. They should be used whenever the hobbles or casting harness fail in themselves to sufficiently immobilize the legs for operation. CHAPTER I. Hossues. The advent of hobbles as a means of restraint in veterinary practice marked an epoch of beginning advancement in veteri- nary operative technique. The hobbles, as a means of re- straint, have the advantage over any other method in so far as they are light, portable, strong and convenient. They can be quickly applied, the animal cast and secured, with few assistants and little ceremony. An animal can also be released promptly and allowed to regain its feet. The disadvantages of hobbles are the impossibility of securely restraining the patient, liability of accident to patient, and inability to fix the legs in special positions for operations where position plays an important role. There are numerous styles and kinds of hob- bles; some are of course better and more satisfactory than others. In making a selection be sure and not make the mis- take of sacrificing strength for appearance. Be sure the hobbles you use are well made and strong. The application of hobbles should always be preceded by the twitch. An operating hood or some other head protector should be applied before the hobbles are brought into action. ‘There are numerous styles and kinds of hobble straps. . They are made of leather, rope, metal, rawhide, webbing, etc. Figure 84 represents the improvised rope hobbles of Denenbourg. These are made by taking four heavy metal rings and four pieces of 14-inch rope. Fix the rings with the rope by passing it several times around each pastern. For the forelegs the ring should be placed behind the pastern, NK) and for the hind ones the rings should be Zz in front of the pasterns. If metal rings a fi at cannot be procured, loops may be made on each end of the cord, through which the Improvised Rope Hob- A i x ble of Denenbourg. casting rope or chain can pass. By using Ta ] MA Cr, > ~< 4 4 4 / U / ly Y YJ ly y j Yj 4 y j Yj Y y j 4 y Vy} ly 4 y 4 y Y Yj 4 4, 4 4 Yy | 4 Fig. 91. James’ Patent Hobbles. operator should stand back well out of reach of the feet, how- ever facing them, and carefully remove the hobble straps from each pastern and allow them to drop off. Now remove the hood, and lastly the twitch, after which allow the animal to rise. James’ Patent Hobbles. Figure 91 represents the hobbles introduced by James. They are light and neat as well as sufficiently strong. They 84 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. consist of four pieces of 5<-inch rope double and fixed over a grooved piece of metal through which the main rope (j) glides. These hobble ropes (b) (e) (f) (g) are made in form of loops and are covered with leather or rubber hose to prevent chafing. They are each 17 inches long. The main rope (j) is fixed to one of the hobble rings (1) by means of wrapping with a “waxed end” or strong cord (a). This rope is passed through all the hobble rings (b) (¢) (d) and back to the point of beginning (1). The main rope (}) is 18 feet long and 34 inches in diam- eter, preferably cotton. Barnick’s Loop Hobbles. Figure 92 repre- sents the loop hob- bles of Barnick. They consist of four hobble straps (b) »made of leather in the form of a loop. Each of these are attached to a “D” metal ring (a) (e) (f) (g) of special de- sign through which the main rope (c) passes. The leather straps are felt lined. These “D” rings open up and allow removal of main rope without removal of the hob- ble from pastern. They are locked on Fig. 92. Barnick’s Hobbles. by means of a metal key. The main rope is attached securely to an end ring (a); this ring is HOBBLES. 85 also attached to ring of master hobble strap. That part of rope upon which the hobble strap rings glide is leather covered to prevent wear. This rope should be 18 feet long and %4 to %& inches in diameter. Munich Hobbles. Figure 93 represents the Munich hobbles. They are similar in many respects to the improved English hobbles. They con- sist of four hobble straps (a) (b) (¢) (d), which are applied by buckling around pasterns. These straps are felt or soft Fig. 93. Munich Hobbles. leather lined, and each of them carry a “D” metal ring (h) (g) (e). The wearing end of the main rope is leather covered and attached to the “D” ring of master hobble (h). This rope may be attached by loop (g), as shown in the small illustration. Attachment to master hobble ring by the latter method makes the main rope (1) easy to remove. Matthias’ Hobbles With Safety Lock. Figure 94 represents the hobbles of Matthias. These hob- bles are supplied with safety lock (d). They consist of four heavy doubled and stitched hobble straps, felt or soft leather 86 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. lined, and are attached to hobble ring (c) by means of a loop (b). They attach to pastern by buckling. The hobble rings are metal and heavy, and of a special design. The ring (c) Fig. 94. Matthias’ Hobbles with Safety Lock. of the master hobble is attached to the main chain (e) by a safety lock (d). The safety lock makes their removal con- venient. Conkey’s Self-Locking Buckle Hobbles. Figure 95 represents the self-locking buckle hobbles of Conkey. These hobbles were designed by Professer L. L. Con- key and are now very extensively used by veterinarians through- out the world. The principle and most attractive feature of this hobble is the self-locking buckle device (e). These hobbles consist of four double and stitched hobble straps (a) (b) (ce) (g). These hobble straps fasten around the pasterns by means of strong buckles. In three of these straps is a metal “D,” which carries the main hobble chain (f). This chain itself is 4 feet long and is continued by 6 feet of 5-inch rope. The object of this chain is to lock in the flat split spring-tongue of the buckle (e) which is attached to the master hobble strap (g). One end of the chain is also attached by means of a thumb screw (d) to this master hobble. To release the animal this thumb screw (d) is removed. The Conkey master hobble strap, HOBBLES. 87 7 lS ge Fig. 95. Conkey’s Self-Locking Buckle Hobbles. lock buckle, and chain can be used with many designs of hobble straps. The following illustrated hobble straps can be used in conjunction with the Conkey lock-buckle: Figures 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94; also the hobble straps from the English and Berlin hobbles. Fig. 96. Berlin Hobbles. 88 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Berlin Hobbles. The Berlin hobbles, Figure 96, consist of four leather hob- ble straps 2 inches wide, doubled and stitched. Each of these straps (b) carry a buckle and a metal “D,” through which the main hobble rope (g) (h) passes. The hobble straps are lined with felt or soft leather and are attached around pasterns by buckling. To the master hobble is attached a strong chain (e). Fig. 97. Berlin Hobbles Applied. This chain is 4 feet long. At its end a 34-inch rope (g) is attached. The part of the rope which comes in contact with the “D” of the hobble strap is covered with leather. This leather covering prevents wear on rope. The Berlin hobbles apphed is shown in Figure 97. A hobble strap is placed on each pastern. The king hobble strap is to be placed on near fore leg (a). The rope is carried from the near fore to the HOBBLES. 89 near hind leg (f); then across to off hind leg (e); thence to off fore leg (b) and back through “D” ring of near fore (a). For further instructions, see directions for casting and securing a horse, with hobbles. D \ \ | b: Lee yO Be Fig. 98. Casting with Berlin Hobbles and Plate-longe. Figure 98 illustrates the Berlin hobbles applied and used in connection with the plate-longe or ‘unbalancing strap,” applied by a loop over the near elbow. By use of plate-longe the animal can be cast upon a mat or mattress. Stuttgart Method. In casting and restraining a horse by the Stuttgart method (old style), Figure 99, two ropes 34-inch in diameter and 18 feet long are necessary. ‘i : SSS ZZ BE eee ESAS V-< =< Fig. 99. Stuttgart Hobbles (old style). one from the near leg to remain under the one from the off leg. Two men should pull on the same rope backwards and two pull on the other rope forwards. One assistant should be in charge of the head and another in charge of the tail. When the horse is cast it can be secured in the ordinary manner in several desirable positions. Figure 100 represents the Stuttgart hobbles with surcingle (k) applied. The surcingle is for the purpose of aiding in HOBBLES. gI \* k \\ y Me 7 Gein’ ¥ ce Wh /); f 6 4 iy) Y] Wf Yi» \ WG, LILLE ~. eS in h PH) iA iM y My aay I Fig. 101. Stuttgart Hobbles Showing Plate-longe or Unbalancing Rope in Use. if 92 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Fig. 102. Stuttgart Method of Casting a Horse as Modified by Von Chelchowski. securing after horse is cast. Otherwise hobble arrangement is the same as that of Figure 99. Figure 101 represents Stuttgart hobble, surcingle (i) and plate-longe or ‘‘unbalancing strap” (h) applied, ready for cast- ing. Figure 102 represents the Stuttgart hobbles as modified by Von Chelchowski. It will be observed that the hobble and rope arrangement here is the same as that of Figures 99, 100 and 101, with the exception of the free end of the off rope (e), which passes from off hind pastern to and through “D” ring (f) on surcingle. When the horse is cast the off hind and near forefoot are drawn near ooy?? ring of surcingle as shown in 5 tok] Figure IMO: ee HOBBLES. 93 Fig. 103. Horse Cast and Secured with Stuttgart Hobbles. English Hobbles Improved. Figure 104 represents the improved English hobbles. These hobbles are probably more universally used than any yet de- vised. They consist of four hobble straps (h) (1) (f) (g), a chain, and a rope. The hobble straps are heavy and strong, being 3 inches wide and doubled and stitched. They are in two sections; one section carries a small metal “D”’ at one end and Fig. 104. Improved English Hobbles. 94 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. buckle tongue holes at the other end. The other section carries a large metal ““D” at on end and a heavy buckle at the other end. The hobble strap is made smaller or larger by the buckle. This renders it adjustable to any size pastern. When once fitted to the pastern the hobble strap is applied by slipping the small “‘D” of one end through the large ‘““D” of the other end. These smaller ‘‘D’s” carry the main chain. The main chain is 4 feet fs, A Ay it r 4 BS == == Fig. 105. Improved English Hobbles Applied. long and attached to small “D” of the master hobble strap by means of a thumb screw. To the other end of chain a 5¢-inch rope 20 feet long is attached. Figure 105 shows the hobbles applied. It will be observed that if the horse is to be east on the off side the master hobble is applied to pastern of near fore leg (a). Then pass chain (E) and rope (H) through “D” of near hind leg (B); then across to “D”’ of off hind leg (c) ; thence forward (G) to off fore HOBBLES. 95 Fig. 106. Horse Ready to Cast with Improved English Hobbles and Plate-longe or “Unbalancing Strap’? Around Forearm. 4S We \ ia” > \\Gae Le aS cal ee < ce Fig. 107. The English Hobbles Applied, Together with Bernardot and Buttel’s Apparatus; Also Plate-longe or Unbalancing Strap Around Fore Arm. 96 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. leg (D); then across to and through “D” of near fore leg. To cast the horse traction is made on free end of rope (F). See directions for casting a horse with hobbles. Figure 106 represents a horse ready to be cast with im- proved English hobbles, and plate-longe or “unbalancing strap” applied to near fore arm. Figure 107 represents a horse ready to be cast with the im- proved English hobbles, used in connection with Bernardot and MN yi Ui 9 30S Oe — ——— Fig. 108. Trasbot’s Method of Casting with Three Hobble Straps and Knee Strap (English Hobble). Buttel’s apparatus for preventing broken back, and the plate- longe or “unbalancing strap” applied around off fore arm. Figure 108 represents the method suggested by Trasbot for casting nervous or vicious animals with the English hobbles. It will be observed that the near forefoot is secured by Trasbot’s knee strap (g). (See Knee Straps, Figure 29.) Only three hobble straps are used (g) (b) (f). The master hobble strap (c) is placed on near hind pastern; then pass chain (d) to off HOBBLES. 97 fore (f); thence backward (c) to off hind; then across to and through ‘‘D” of the master hobble strap (g). The plate-longe is looped around the animal (h). Traction is made on free end of main rope (e). It is claimed by Trasbot that an animal thus cast struggles less than when cast by the ordinary method. “Farmer” Miles’ Method of Casting a Colt. Figure 109 represents the Miles colt hobbles applied (first position). The hobbles of Miles consist of four hobble ropes. \\\ Www ~MYYY py) Fig. 109. Miles’ Colt Hobbles Applied—First Position. These are of the loop variety. The material used in making the loops may be either rawhide (plaited), Figure 87; leather, Figure 88, or rope, Figure 86. These hobbles are each from 15 to 18 inches long and are applied by looping. The main rope is 84-inch, cotton, and 18 feet long. Upon one end is a 2-inch metal ‘‘D.” This main rope is also used as the master hobble. 98 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Y ( —— Hl se a b Fig. 110. Miles’ Colt Hobbles (Second Position). It will be observed that there is one hobble rope on each hind pastern, and two hobble ropes on off fore leg—one around pas- tern and the other below the knee. The main rope is applied around pastern of foreleg (a). It is now passed across through hobble ring on near fore pastern (b); then backward to near hind (d); thence across to off hind (e) and back to hobble ring (c) below near knee. The object of this arrangement of the ropes (two hobbles on near fore leg) is that when traction is made on free end of main rope (f) the near fore foot is raised or lifted off the ground. This in itself unbalances an animal and puts it to a decided disadvantage, besides by lifting the near fore foot the animal will go down on the shoulder of that side and will in all probability receive an easy fall. The animal }, : Wri! Wik ca eT \)\ CR! N \ ppp es A Nae hive NSE 4 Fig. 111. Miles’ Method of Securing a Colt (Third Position). HOBBLES. 99 is cast as illustrated in Figure 110 (second position), and se- cured by taking two or more half hitches with the main rope around uppermost hind pastern. This is done by an assistant. The operator stands opposite the assistant and behind the ani- mal and is handed the main rope (g) by the assistant (after it is fixed about upper hind pastern). The rope is carried over the loins and under the horse; thence to the lower hind pastern. Now by rolling horse on his back, Figure 111 (third position), and making downward pressure on the hind feet, at the same time drawing the rope tight by upward pull the hocks are flexed and all four feet brought down close to the abdomen. The Miles method affords us a light, portable, strong, con- venient, safe, and in every respect an efficient and satisfactory means of casting and securing the colt or even the horse. The colt is held balanced in the dorsal position by an assistant on each side. Srcurine THE HorsE In SpEcIAL PosiT1ons WHEN CasT WITH HossBtes. Oftentimes after an animal is cast it becomes necessary to release one or more feet in order to re-secure them in some other or different position. By so doing, parts are rendered more accessible for operations of different kinds and in different locations, besides the restraint oftentimes is more perfect and secure. Upon the subject of “Special Positions,” Moller, Liau- tard and Dollar have each contributed interesting as well as valuable descriptions. They are at the present time our best authorities on this important subject. To restrain an animal in a special position after being cast with any of the ordinary hobbles, we may use either leather or rawhide straps, rope—preferably cotton rope on account of its softness and flexibility, or webbing. Mboller’s method of securing the legs to a board is useful in many instances. The board should be 114 inches thick and 5 inches wide. It should be well padded and supplied with a curved iron handle. The eross hobbles, Figures 81 and 82, and cross bar hobbles, Figure 83, are very useful in retaining the legs in special positions. 100 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Figure 112 represents the near fore arm (e) secured to the near thigh (j) by means of webbing. The off fore leg (a) is released from the hobble strap and fixed to the board (b), by wrapping with a web strap according to Moller’s method. The near fore leg and both hind legs remain in the hobble straps (f). SS ~ SSS = ~ ——$————— Fig. 112. Near Fore Arm Secured to Near Thigh and Off Fore Leg to Board (Moller). Figure 113 represents the near hind leg secured to the near fore arm by means of the web strap. The off hind leg is re- leased from the hobble strap and fixed to board (b) by means of another web strap (c). S/o 7 =! \~ 7 bi he = — Ww RB y, ASS \ . ly LE ss Fig. 113. Securing Off Hind Leg to Plank and’ Near Fore and Near ; Hind Legs to Each Other (Moller). HOBBLES. IOI Figure 114 represents Dollar’s method of fixing the hind leg by drawing it forward. The off hind leg is released from the hobble strap and the webbing applied by looping around pastern. The webbing (c) is carried over the withers, beneath the neck, over front of chest, over the fore arm (d), and thence back- = . CZEEA = SB, ray WY s peace at a ty EE Fig. 114. Dollar’s Method of Drawing the Hind Leg Forward. ward (b) from below, upwards back of the tendon Achilles. Make sufficient traction on free end of web strap (e) to draw the leg in position shown in Figure 115. It will be observed that the off hind leg is well extended by tension above hock (a) and that the foot (¢) is securely fixed behind the elbow. Fig. 115. Hind Leg Drawn Forward Ready for Operation (Dollar). 102 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. ye SN H SS | 6 LSS = eee ES = — G _——— ——— i ——- Se : c ea E Alii) ay) oe ws 8 IIo RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Figure 126 illustrates the double hitch or “Clove hitch” knot. This knot is made by forming two loops and throwing them together. This is one of the principal knots used in recumbent restraint with casting har- ness and ropes. The half hitch knot so often mentioned and used is sim- ply a part of this double hitch knot and is very simple in its formation. Figure 127 represents the true lovers’ knot. This is a knot which Fig. 126. DOBIea Hitch Knot.) 1S simple in its formation; however, on account of its liability to slip or become untied, it is of doubtful value in restraint technique. U 2) SSSSEM SS Fig. 127. True Lovers’ Knot. Fig. 128. Slip Bow Knot. Figure 128 represents the sip bow knot. This knot is easily and quickly made and can be conveniently untied by making traction on one of its free ends. —— =—— d py < =a a PT Rea PS Fig. 129. Slip Knot or Loop. CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 1G th ¢ Figure 129 represents the slip knot or loop. This loop is very extensively used in restraint work. So long as traction is made on the free end of this loop there is no liability of its slipping. Besides the above, there are ring knots, stopping knots, surgeon’s knot, ete. Hock Twitch. After the animal is cast and restrained by most of the east- ing harness and rope methods it oftentimes becomes necessary to supplement this restraint by applying the hock twitch, Fig- ure 130. This twitch consists of a heavy rope with a loop in each end to carry the stick by which the twitch rope is tight Fig. 130. Hock Twitch. ~ ened around the leg. This ap- pliance limits the leg move- ment. The hock twitch is applied about 4 inches above the hock. Figure 131 represents Petersen’s hock joint flexing and fixing apparatus for bending and holding the hind leg in the flexed position. This apparatus consists 4 of two heavy leather straps attached to a [Sh specially designed metal center piece. The “Y metal is placed against and in the flexure £ of the hock. One of the straps is attached i around the leg above the hock and the ' other below the hock. Figure 132 illustrates one of Dollar’s fi : Fig. "181. (es modes of fixing the fore and hind legs Hock Joint Flexing and Fixing Appa- i ? ; together after an animal is east. aera Knee Straps. In order to properly throw an animal with casting harness it often becomes necessary to first restrain one fore leg by using some form of knee strap. Sometimes, or with some forms of casting apparatus, it becomes necessary after casting to apply II2 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. the knee strap in order to complete the restraint. These can be applied to one or both fore legs to a good advantage, thus Fig. 132. Dollar’s Method of Fixing the Fore and Hind Legs Together After Casting. Wie Wi, iz ——S Yeas — s Fig. 133. Author’s Fig. 134. Trasbot’s Fig. 135. Hess’ Knee Knee Strap. Knee Strap. Strap. insuring most perfect restraint. The various forms of knee straps have already been described under head of “restraint of — one fore leg,” hence it is unnecessary to again describe them. CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. II3 Magner’s Surcingle and Strap. Fig. 136. Fixing Fore Leg Flexed With Rope. Conkey’s Casting and Securing Harness. The Conkey casting and securing harness, Figure 138, affords us a safe and secure means of restraint. The strap parts are of rawhide, carrying heavy metal buckles and rings. The ropes are best grade sisal. All parts are adjustable. It will be observed that the animal is mostly cast with the hobbles, and secured after casting with the harness. Directions for Casting and Restraining with Conkey’s Harness. First apply the hood (A). This is done by laying it on the withers and gently drawing it up over the head until it comes in place, then instruct your assistant (1) to hold the head straight with the body and well up as shown in Figure II4 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS 138; should the animal exhibit a restless disposition and con- tinue to move about after applying the hood, you are to apply a twitch to the nose, which is to be held by assistant (1), who must not allow the animal to move forward under any cir- cumstances. You will now proceed to adjust the harness by placing loin strap (B), back strap (C), belly girth (FE) and breast strap (I*) as shown in Figure 138. You will notice that breast strap (F) comes below the sternum and against the arm of front legs to prevent choking. Now buckle the short pastern “=i, Mel pee ee AS Fig. 138. Conkey’s Casting and Securing Harness Applied. strap (G) to the right hind pastern, Dee in front and buckle outside, then take side rope (H), pass it through the Dee (G) from right to left, carry it up to the side ring, passing it from left to right, and carry it back across the hips, handing it to assistant No. 2, who should stand close behind, facing the animal and a little to the left. The operator (8) will now proceed to buckle the other pastern strap (1) to the left hind pastern, Dee in front and buckle inside, now pass the side rope (J) through the Dee (1) from right to left, then up to and through side ring from left to right, or outside in, then carry it through under the belly CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 115 dropping it in a convenient place, or you may give it into the hands of a bystander until you are ready for it. The operator will now take three hobbles, the one having the chain buckle he will fasten to the near hind leg, buckle inside or to the right and just below the pastern strap (1), then buckle the other two hobbles (K) and (L) to the fore pastern, Dees behind and buckles to the right, now pass the chain rope from right to left through the right Dee (K) and the left Dee (L) carrying it back to the chain buckle and pass it from left to right through the chain buckle and carry it forward so that the operator will stand just in front and about 3 feet to the right of the animal as shown in the cut (138). If a third assistant (J) is employed, which may be done with good results, he is to stand 3 feet behind and between No. 1 and the operator. He will at the word “pull,’ pull just enough to keep rope (J) tight until the horse drops, the operator managing the chain rope alone. As the horse drops, the opera- tor will first see that the chain buckle has clasped the chain, then take rope (J) from his assistant (J) and procecd as if alone. Do not pull a pound until the word “pull” is given, then you are to pull your rope across the hip until the horse drops on the left side, pulling hard enough to draw the foot up to, or near the side ring to which the rope is attached, and keep it there at all hazards. The operator (3) will now take a firm hold of chain rope and a moderate hold of rope (J), he will now instruct assistant (1) to step the horse backward, and (above all do not allow the horse to take one step forward as he might trip and fall on his head, causing severe injury) push until he falls over on his left side. As the horse lifts his near hind foot the oper- ator will give a quick pull on the chain rope, drawing the hind leg up to the front legs, where it is held by the self-locking chain buckle, at the same time shouting pull. Seeing that the chain buckle is secure, the operator turns his attention to the rope (1), holding it firm enough to prevent the harness from turning on the horse while assistant (2) draws the off foot up near the ring, giving his rope one turn around the foot, holding 116 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. it there until the operator unbuckles the chain buckle hobble from the hind leg, securing the leg by winding the rope around the foot, then back around the hock, describing a figure 8, as shown in Figure 139; give the rope several turns quite tight to prevent its shipping and make it fast; now proceed to secure the off hind leg in the same manner. Unbuckle the off front hobble (K), take knee strap (M), give it one turn around the pastern, then up around the arm, flexing the leg as shown in Figure 139 ; then unbuckle the near hobble (L), flex and bind the leg in Fig. 139. Conkey’s Casting and Securing Harness—Animal Cast and Secured. the same manner; now instruct assistant (1) to hold the head as follows: Place your knee on the horse’s shoulder, your right foot so that the leg comes against the horse’s back; with your left hand grasp the halter or hood while the right hand is to grasp the rope at some convenient point near the hind foot, holding the animal in the position shown by the cut. Assistant (2) will grasp the hock, lifting the leg a little upward and you have the animal in the most desirable position that it is possible to gain. In releasing the animal, remove the knee straps first; then CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. iiadyy release the lower hind leg and then the upper one; unbuckle the belly girth (E), then breast strap (IF), and lastly remove the operating hood and assist the animal to rise. W. F. Knowles’ Casting and Securing Harness. The casting and securing harness illustrated in Figure 140 were designed by W. F. Knowles. These harness are made in j LS Rann SS \ SS » AK v \V \\ ‘Y GA KN SAN wh ANY SN ANA SN ‘\ Fig. 140. W. F. Knowles’ Casting and Securing Harness—Applied. large and small sizes. The large size fits horses weighing 900 pounds or more, and small size harness fits those of smaller size. This apparatus is light, compact, and convenient to carry. When properly used it affords ample restraint for all ordinary purposes. It consists of a flat webbing collar, two main ropes and two hobble straps. The collar is in two sections (h) (es each section is connected on each side of the horse by heavy 118 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. double rings (e), one of which is of special design (i) to afford easy passage of the two main ropes (d) (c). The ropes (d) (c) are each 5-inch in diameter and 20 feet long. One end is securely fastened into the inner ring (e) of the webbing breast collar. Around each pastern (a) (b) is placed a webbing hobble (j). Im each end of this webbing hobble is fixed a specially constructed metal rounded “D” (K) (K) through which the ropes pass. ‘To apply this harness the breast collar is placed over the head and adjusted to the shoulders. One section fits over the withers (h) and the other section is dropped down below point of shoulders (g). The free end of the ropes (d) (c) passes downward to and through each “D” of webbing hobble; then upward to and through “‘D” (e) of breast collar. If desired to cast horse on off side, the off fore foot is to be raised and secured by some form of knee strap. The free end of main rope on near side should be carried backward over back and held by two assistants. The free end of main rope (f) on off side should be carried forward, well in front of the animal and there held by two assistants. To cast the animal traction is made on each rope and at the same time the animal is forced backward a step by assistant in charge of the head. The head is pulled to the right, and the animal is cast on off side. After being cast the animal may be secured by two methods. mere om » 2 | iD) Fig. 141. Animal Cast and Secured with W. F. Knowles’ Casting Harness by Crossed Rope Method. CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 119g Figure 141 represents animal secured by the crossed rope method. This tie is made by drawing the foot (c) forward; take a half hitch around pastern to fix rope; then pass rope down over back; then under horse and around hip (f); thence to pastern (c), where it is fixed by one or more half hitches. The knee strap is applied to near fore leg, after which turn animal over. The same procedure is gone through with on the opposite side, which secures the horse by crossing the ropes (i) in front, also on the back. A back rope may then be applied from crossed ropes behind to breast collar at withers. This pre- vents ropes from slipping off the hips. ZZ IM iy —~ ys tif! “fi ie MU) ‘4 =y Ry ill Mey ph By ee ae io ve iy d 4 \\ a h Fig. 142. Animal Cast and Secured with W. F. Knowles’ Harness by Half Hitches Above and Behind Hock. Figure 142 represents an animal cast and secured with W. F. Knowles’ harness by half hitches above and behind hock (h) (g) ; these retain the hock in a flexed position which affords free access to the inguinal region. In securing by this method (Figure 142) no, back rope is required. Whitwell’s Casting and Securing Harness. The Whitwell casting and securing harness, Figure 143, are similar in many respects to those of W. F. Knowles (Figure 120 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 140); the principal variation is in the breast collar. It will be observed that the breast collar of Whitwell’s harness consists of an over-withers strap (k) attached on each side to metal blank buckles (b); those carry the adjustable rope (d) which completes the breast collar. This harness is applied and the animal cast and secured same as by using W. F. Knowles’ harness (Figures 140, 141 and 142.) Morn SSS > Y Nui k cS QT << ——= —_ ———_S AAAS WD w Ni 6 g ; ‘ C, 4 7 Ges Ye %, Fig. 143. Whitwell’s Casting and Securing Harness. Hulburt's Casting and Securing Harness. The Hulburt casting and securing harness, Figure 144, consists of a very heavy and substantial body belt (f) made of leather. This body belt is applied so that the four heavy metal “T)’s” (e) hang down under the chest. The body belt is pre- vented from slipping forward by a crupper. a z 4 E BB ) Lh Bre g > a PA alle is of leather and extra heavy. It is attached to the body girth by a strap (f) passing from lower margin of collar backward between the fore legs to lower margin of body girth (e). The rope and hobble strap arrangement is same as that of Figures 145 and 146. Danish Casting and Securing Harness as Modified by Abil- gaard. Figure 149 represents Abilgaard’s modification of the Danish casting harness, and consists of a heavy body girth which carries a strong metal “D” under the chest (f), three hobble straps and three ropes. The hobble straps are applied to both hind pasterns and near fore pastern in order to cast animal on the off side. One rope is attached to hobble ring of off hind; then it is passed forward to hobble ring of near fore: 126 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. thence upward to and through “D” of girth (f). Traction is made from free end of rope (C). Another rope starts from hobble ring (k) of near hind and passes upward (i) and for- ward over back (a). Traction is also made from free end of this rope (1). The third rope is used to flex and fix the off fore leg. This foot is raised and knee rope applied before casting. “2 Y= St | . i Fig. 149. Danish Casting and Securing Harness as Modified by Abilgaard. Rohard’s Method of Casting and Restraining a Horse With Ropes. The rope method of Rohard, Figure 150, is simple in its construction and convenient in its application. It is intended to be used in casting and restraining wild, nervous or vicious animals on occasions where sufficient help for other methods * . Sy . . “~ is unavailable. A rope 25 feet long, furnished with a loop in end, is all that is necessary in making this appliance. To apply this rope and cast a horse an assistant holds the halter rein in CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 127 one hand and the animal’s ear in the other. If the horse is to be cast on the off side the operator stands on the near side oppo- site the horse’s shoulder. About 8 feet from the other end of the rope a ring knot (a) is made; this forms the loop (n) (1) which is then placed over the horse’s head and around base of neck in form of a collar. Below this ring a check or lock knot is made; this latter knot holds the rope and prevents it LY Msc f ROY RS SLA Fig. 150. Rohard’s Method! of Casting a Horse with Ropes. from slipping. These knots reach near the point of shoulder. The other end of the rope is placed behind the fore arm below the elbow, then brought around the outer side of the near fore arm; thence in front of both fore arms (b) and lastly carried around the outer aspect of the off fore arm under the portion which has been passed around the back part. By the above arrangement we have the fore arms enclosed in the rope. This rope is then tightened by bringing the two fore legs closer 128 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. together. An assistant holds this rope arrangement in place while the operator passes the free end of the rope (d) under the body to and around the near hind pastern (f); then back to the withers (0) on the off side. The operator grasps free end of rope (0) by a firm hold, his body pressing at the same time against the horse’s near shoulder. Then a gentle pull is made; at the same time lightly kick the horse’s near hind foot to cause him to lift it; continue pulling slack out of rope until leg is completely flexed and animal will sink and fall lightly upon the ground. The legs are then secured in the following manner: On the near hind leg the free end of rope is passed around \\\\ UA a Mn Fig. 151. Rohard’s Method of Securing a Horse After Casting. pastern but below the other part of rope proceeding from the fore leg, and there tied so that this pastern is secured by a double twitch knot. The remainder of the rope is carried up to the neck portion and hitched there. Then it is brought back to and around the off hind pastern and finally tied to the neck rope by a single knot. To effectually use this method much practice is required. ‘The operator should constantly bear in mind the fact that the best results are obtained where the hind leg is pulled forward and completely flexed. Figure 151 represents a horse cast and restrained by the rope method of Rohard. Only one assistant is necessary in casting and securing a horse by this method. CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 129 Hayes’ Improvised Casting Ropes. The collar loop, Figure 152, of Hayes’ improvised casting ropes consists of a rope loop (d) large enough to slip over the head and small enough to fit snugly around base of neck. Into Fig. 152. Collar Loop of Hayes’ Improvised Casting Ropes. the knot (¢) at base of this loop two 2144-inch metal rings are fixed. To prevent these rings from slipping out of place another knot is made in rope behind them. This completes the collar loop of Hayes. Figure 153 represents Hayes’ casting ropes applied. It will be observed that the loop is placed around the neck (d) with Fig. 153. Hayes’ Improvised Casting Ropes Applied. the knots and rings placed near the withers (c). There are two free ends of the ropes (i) (j) 3; these are each 28 feet long. From the withers (c) these ropes are passed downward on each 130 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. side to and through rings of hobbles on each hind pastern (k) (h), thence upward (g) to and through the metal rings at withers (ce). One fore foot is raised and fixed with a knee strap. The animal is then cast and secured in the ordinary manner. Dollar’s Rope Method of Casting with Double Side Line. The double side line method of Dollar, Figure 154, consists of a 34-inch rope 50 feet long. In the middle of this rope a loop Fig. 154. Dollar’s Rope Method of Casting with Double Side Line. is made (h) large enough to fit around base of neck. The knot is placed against chest and each rope (d) (e) is passed down- ward to and around each hind pastern (k) (h); then upward through the neck loop (a). To cast the animal the free ends of the ropes are each held by two assistants. One of the fore feet (c) is lifted and held flexed by an assistant or secured by a knee strap. One of the main ropes is now pulled outward at CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. I3I right angles to the shoulder and the other backward. | When traction is made on the ropes with them in this position it causes the animal to drop upon its hocks and finally upon the ground. A plate-longe or webbing “unbalancing strap” may be attached to surcingle to aid in unbalancing the animal. As soon as the animal falls to the ground the ropes are tightened and animal rolled on its back—dorsal position. The hind feet should be drawn down close to the abdomen and secured by one or more half hitches around each hind pastern. ‘Halter burns” can be avoided by first applying bandages around hind pasterns. It is advisable to use cotton rope when possible in casting and re- straining horses by this method. Lernberg Casting Ropes. Krolokowski’s Lernberg casting and securing ropes, Figure 155, consist of 65 feet of 5g-inch rope, two hobble straps, and a Fig. 155. Lernberg Casting Ropes Applied—Krolokowski’s. 132 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS, short rope with which to fix the fore legs together. In center of main rope a neck loop is made. This loop should be large enough to fit around base of neck (g) (h). The knot is placed in front of breast (h). The fore pasterns should now be fixed together by means of a short cross rope or strap (a) (b). The main ropes should be carried downward under cross rope (a) (b), then backward to and through hobble strap rings on each hind pastern (d) (e); thence upward on each side of horse; then over the back (f). The horse is cast by making traction on free ends of main ropes (1) (j). It is secured after casting by two or more half hitches around each hind pastern. McDonald's Casting Ropes. The casting ropes of McDonald, Figure 156, consist of 60 feet of 5g-inch rope. This rope is then doubled so that one free end will be 8 feet longer than its fellow on the opposite side. A neck loop (H) is made in this rope at its middle and placed over the head and around base of neck in the ordinary SSS Sa S = \S < ST SS SS SSS D “3 (ZS “Ss.. \ ° LLL Fig. 156. McDonald’s Casting Ropes—Horse Secured. CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 133 manner. The long end of the rope being placed on the side upon which we expect to cast the horse. Then cast him in the usual way. After being cast, the operator pulls the under rope back- ward under the withers and winds it two or three times around the upper fetlock. The rope is then passed down in front of the upper stifle (A), then backward and under the quarters, bringing it up on the outside of the opposite thigh (B) and around the front of the lower hind fetlock. The rope is now steadily and firmly pulled until the hind legs are well flexed; then it is wound twice around the lower hind fetlock, passed down in front of stifle (C), over the quarter to the opposite side; then upward on inside of the thigh (D). Now pull firm and wind rope twice around the upper hind fetlock and hand rope to an assistant to hold. The fore legs are flexed and secured by a knee rope or knee straps. It will be observed that when an animal is cast and secured by the rope method of McDonald the hind legs are intensely flexed and the feet (hind feet) are firmly and securely fastened to the horse’s own hind quarters. Over’s Double Side Line Casting Ropes. The double side line casting ropes of Over, Figure 157, con- sist of two 5g-inch ropes. One rope is 20 feet long, the other one 25 feet long, and two hobble straps. Double the longer rope and at its middle make a loop to fit around base of neck, the knot being on the off side and loop near the withers (a). Pass the free end of the rope (e) through hobble strap ring on off hind, then upward (a) through the collar loop (b); then over the back where it is handed to an assistant (c). Attach the other rope by a loop around the near fore pastern (g) ; then pass its free end backward to and through hobble strap ring on near hind pastern (f). The rope should now be crossed over and brought outside the animal’s off fore leg and there held by an assistant (h). This assistant should stand some- what in front of the horse and to the off side. To cast the animal the assistant in front makes traction on rope (h); this lifts the near hind foot off the ground and draws it forward 134 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Fig. 157. Over’s Double Side Line Casting Ropes Applied. and causes the horse to drop down on his near hind ‘quarter and finally to the ground. The horse is secured after casting by placing a hobble strap on off fore pastern. The rope which has already been passed from near fore to near hind is now passed through hobble strap ring on off fore. By tightening this rope the two fore feet and near hind foot are brought together. In this position they are secured by two or more half hitches around one of the pasterns. The other rope is tight- ened until the off hind foot is pulled down near the abdomen. It is then and there fixed by tying to collar. Russian Method of Casting with Ropes. The Russian method of casting with ropes, Figure 158, is similar in many respects to that of Rohard, Figure 150. It (Russian) consists of a 5g-inch rope 25 feet long; at one end is a heavy metal ring 3 inches in diameter. If the horse is to be cast on the off side, the collar is made by simply looping the ring end of rope (h) around base of neck (d) (e). The free end of the rope (b) is carried downward to and around off hind pastern (a); then forward and upward (¢c) to and through CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 135 ring (h). The operator now stands on the off side, the side upon which the animal is to fall, and makes traction on the halter rein (e) with one hand and free end of rope (g) with the other. This compels the horse to lie down. Fi | My Ce SS) N SX = Su ij Fig. 158. Russian Method of Casting With Ropes. Ordinary Double Side Line Ropes. The rope used in casting and securing a horse by the ordi- nary double side line method, Figure 159, should be 84-inch in diameter and 60 feet long. It is doubled and at its middle a collar or neck loop (k) (h) is made by tying a simple knot (h). This collar loop is placed around base of neck; the ropes are then passed downward between the fore legs, then backward (e) (f) to and around—from without inward—each hind pas- tern (a) (b); thence under the preceding rope in a crossed 136 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Fig. 159. Ordinary Double Side Line Ropes Applied. position (c) (d) and back under collar loop (g). The horse is cast by making traction from behind on free ends of ropes (i) (;). If this method is used the hind pasterns should first be bandaged to prevent “halter or rope burns.” It is better to use an ordinary hobble strap on the hind pasterns and allow the two ropes of the double side line to pass through the hobble strap Fig. 160. Ordinary Double Side Line Ropes—Horse Cast and Secured. CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 137 e rings. Cast in the ordinary manner. After casting the animal can be secured by tightening main ropes until hind feet are drawn well forward and down close to the abdomen, Figure 160. The ropes are now fixed by taking two or more half hitches around the hind pasterns; then pass ropes over loins and under back and fix by half hitches over hind pasterns. Miles’ Rope Method of Casting and Securing “Ridglings” (Cryptorchids. ) The rope method of casting and securing horses, as designed and used by “Farmer?” Miles in his “Ridgling castration opera- tions,” Figure 161, consists of a cotton rope 34 inches in diameter and 66 feet long. The rope is doubled and at its middle a collar or neck loop is made by tying a knot in the rope. This rope plays no part in casting the horse; it is simply Wy S Y | i] I tif th 4 SS LAMA L4 ey LA A Fig. 161. Miles’ Rope Method of Casting and Securing a “Ridgling.” (First Position.) 138 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. for restraint after casting. The casting is done with Miles’ rope hobbles, Figures 86 and 109. To cast and secure a horse by Miles’ method a suitable place is selected. The Miles twitch, Figure 5, is applied and tied up to side of halter, Figure 6. The halter rein is held by an assistant. The loop of the Miles casting ropes is then placed over the horse’s head and around base of neck (u) (1), with knot (7) in front of breast. Both ropes are passed between the fore legs and backward (1) (})— from within outward, around the hind legs above the hocks (m); then forward and upward (k) (1) through the collar loop (q). The free ends of the ropes (s) (t) are now handed Z WL if ZW _———— E), Fig. 162. Miles’ Rope Method of Casting and Securing a “Ridgling-” (Second Position.) to two assistants who are instructed to keep all slack out of them, but not to pull a pound until after the horse is on the ground. The Miles rope hobbles are now applied. With the operator holding the tail the command is given and the horse is cast by two assistants making traction on free end of main hobble rope (a). After the horse is cast, Figure 162, the ropes are dropped from above the hocks (m) down to the hind pas- terns. The hobbles are now removed and the fore legs flexed and fixed by means of knee ropes or straps. Sufficient traction is now made on free ends of the main ropes to draw the hind feet well forward. The rope is now fixed by taking two or more half hitches around the near hind pastern, then carry rope over CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 139 behind the horse in front of stifle (over the loins and under rump), and back behind the lower thigh; then across in front of scrotum (k). After drawing the rope tight and hind feet against abdomen, fix it around upper pastern (j) with two or three half hitches. The horse is now turned over and the same modus operandi proceeded with on the other side. It will be observed that the ropes are crossed both in front and behind. To prevent them from slipping off the hips a back rope may be applied. This back rope is attached to the crossed ropes behind hips and to the collar loop on top of neck in front. If it is desired to have’ the legs stretched wider part the same can readily be done by inserting the Miles leg spreader between the hind feet. Fig. 163. Cowie’s Casting and Securing Harness—Improved. oO 1 140 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Cowie’s Casting and Securing Harness, Improved. The casting and securing harness of Cowie, Figure 163, is strong, safe and convenient. The chains (4) (5) prevent wear on the ropes, and the lock buckles (3) will not allow them to be drawn backward. It is therefore automatic in is = DD Kis YS Fig. 164. Lewis’ Modification of Cowie’s Casting and Securing Harness. locking. The body girth (1) is made of leather and strong. This girth carries a lock buckle (3) on each side, also two “T)’s,” to which the chains are attached. Over the loins is a heavy leather strap (2) for the purpose of fixing the hind legs in a flexed position after casting. This strap is prevented from slipping backward by its attachment (15) to the body girth. CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. I4I Four hobble straps (6) (7) (8) (9) are used on casting by this method. To the end of each chain a 12-foot rope is at- tached. In casting the horse these ropes are carried from their attachment to the body girth to and through hobble strap rings (6) (7) on each hind pastern. Then forward (10) (11) to and through hobble strap rings on fore pasterns; thence up- ward to and through the lock buckles (3)- To cast the animal traction is made on free end of main ropes (12). This draws all the feet together and against the body girth and they are retained there by the action of the self-locking buckles on each side. After the horse is cast the loin strap (2) is buckled at each end around each hind leg above the ankle. This holds the hind legs flexed and secure. Figure 164 represents Cowie’s improved casting and secur- ing harness as modified by Lewis. The modification consists of a breast collar attached to body girth on each side of horse. This breast collar carries two buckles (16) into which the knee straps (not shown in the illustration) buckle. The knee straps are buckled around the leg above the ankles and answer the same purpose in front as the loin strap (2) do behind. The breast strap (17) prevents the body girth from slipping back- ward. “Onze Man” Mertuops or Casting aNpD SEcurtnG A Horse. There are at least five good and reliable methods whereby one man is enabled to cast and secure a full grown horse with ease and safety. The methods referred to are the Russian, Gal- vayne, Gleason, Magner and Rarey. Russian Method. The Russian method, Figure 165 (first position), is not intended to be used by a “tenderfoot.” It requires courage, strength, alertness and practice. To cast by this method a 12- foot rope carrying a loop at one end is necessary. If the horse is to be cast on the near side the operator stands close to the horse on that side. Be sure and do not fall before the horse does. A loop is passed around the base of the neck. The free 142 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. end of the rope is passed downward and around near hind pastern (d), then back to and through loop (a) in main rope. This rope is now held in the operator’s right hand (¢c). The operator at this time is standing on the near side of the horse; —~> Lill g : \ \ : “SS > SS SSS SY ——-S XX WV \ vita ~ \ ~ WS xs SS SSX ~ Fig. 165. First Position Russian One Man Method of Casting and Securing a Horse. his right elbow is supported by the horse’s loins. The halter rein is grasped firmly and held in the left hand. By making traction on end of rope (c) the near hind foot is hfted off the ground and drawn somewhat to the off side, Figure 166. By traction on halter rein the head is drawn around to the shoulder; then by pressing down with elbow on loins the horse is caused to drop down on his haunches, and later to lie down on the near side, Figure 167. If it is desired to secure the animal, the same can easily and quickly be done by first drawing the near hind leg well forward and fixing it there by tying main rope to collar rope, then carry the rope (e) back to and around off hind pastern, draw it forward and fix by tying to collar rope. CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 143, Guay at LY Fig. 166. Second Position Russian One Man Method of Casting and Securing a Horse. ’ \ | Ns Fig. 167. Third Position Russian One Man Method of Casting and Securing a Horse. Y 144 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Galvayne’s Method. First apply a heavy halter, surcingle and crupper, Figure 168; then pass a strap or rope through the side ring in the sur- cingle on the off side—that being the side upon which the horse is to fall; the strap or rope is then passed under the fore arm of the off fore leg. Tie by a simple bow slip knot and draw it around so as to bring the bowknot on inside of fore arm and close to elbow. The object of this strap is to prevent the sur- liver ATWERS A WN i a { \ = f ay '\ zu = eae dE a —— —= a Za Fig. 168. Galvayne’s One Man Method of Casting and Securing a Horse—First Position. cingle from slipping around. Now fasten one end of the throwing rope to the second ring (b); from the front on the top of the sureingle pass the other end of rope through the near side cheek ring of halter; then back to and through the foremost top ring of surcingle. Tie up the off fore leg by means of knee strap or rope until the heel touches the elbow (a). Now you are ready to cast the animal. This is done by taking the halter CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 145 Fig. 169. Galvayne’s One Man Method of Casting and Securing a Horse—Second Position. rein in your right hand, pushing the animal’s head away from you as far to his near side as possible, and at the same time take in the slack of the throwing rope (d); step back about 6 feet and steadily draw the horse’s head around against the sur- cingle and the animal will gradually lie down. Should the Le "= atl! SSA Fig. 170. Galvayne’s One Man Method of Casting and Securing a Horse—Third Position. 146 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. animal attempt to rear, slacken the throwing rope by a jerk with the left hand and pull on halter rein with the right hand, Figure 168. Figure 169 represents the horse cast ready to secure. To secure the horse, Figure 170, the double side-line ropes are used. Shp loop over head, down around base of neck; then carry ropes (a) between fore legs, back to and around hind pas- terns (e) (d); fix by a half hitch, then carry the ropes around and under animal. Now fix to the hind pasterns. The rope from near hind should be fixed to off hind and vice versa. Gleason's Method. A horse ean be cast and secured by the method of Gleason with a halter and rein, a knee strap and a piece of rope 15 feet long. Figure 171 represents the horse ready to be cast (first Fig. 171. Gleason’s One Man Method of Casting and Securing a Horse—First Position. CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 147 SUnvaaniel> BANS y —_Z - Fig. 172. Gleason’s One Man Method of Casting and Securing a Horse—Second Position. y Z Ny if ( < See at F é ——< 3 \ = Fig. 173. Gleason’s One Man Method of Casting and Securing a \ Horse—Third Position. 148 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. position). It will be observed that the operator stands on the near side with his breast pressing firmly against thorax of horse. The halter rein (f) is held in right hand (e). The near fore leg is flexed and fixed by means of knee strap (d) (c). A loop in end of main rope is placed around off fore pas- tern; then passed upward (b) and held in right hand (h). The horse is now caused to move and the rope is tightened, which prevents extension of off fore leg and puts animal down on its knees, Figure 172. The head is now drawn around to side and the horse topples over flat-sided, Figure 173. By holding head (e) off the ground, and rope (c) tight, the animal is pre- vented from regaining its feet. If more restraint is desired the hobbles or casting harness can be applied and used for that purpose. 5 Magner’s Method. In order for one man to cast and secure a horse by the method of Magner, a special harness or “rig” is necessary. For this purpose Magner has designed a leather “rig,” Figure 174, and an improvised rope one, Figure 175. They are similar in design and their result is the same. The only difference is in the material used. The surcingle of the leather rig should be 3 Fig. 174 Magner’s Leather Casting Rig. CASTING AND SECURING HARNESS AND ROPES. 149 inches wide, double and stitched, and long enough to apply around the horse. It is best to have a double-tongue buckle (1) made of wrought iron. To this surcingle is attached the back straps (e) (f) by means of rings (g) (h). To these back straps the crupper (c) (d) is attached by a heavy ring (a). To make the rope rig, Figure 175, it is necessary to procure 18 or 20 feet of 34-inch rope. Make a simple loop about 3 inches long at one end (e) and double the rope about 3 feet from the loop. Pass over this double part a heavy ring 3 inches in diameter (g). Measure the distance from the tail to where the saddle of the harness fits; to this place bring the ring (g) Fig. 175. Magner’s Rope Casting Rig. and fix it there by a simple knot with both ropes around it (h). Next put the doubled portion of rope (a) (b) under the tail (c). Now twist this rope two or three times and bring the ring to its place, about 8 inches to the right of back. Figure 176 represents Magner’s leather casting rig applied. Figure 177 represents the rope rig applied and in action. The near fore foot is raised and attached to body girth by Magner’s knee strap, Figure 33. When using the rope crupper it is necessary to wrap same with some kind of soft cloth to prevent chafing. Next put on a strong halter with nose band well down on the nose and draw it up rather close, back of the jaw. Now take a strong cord or small rope 20 feet in length and fasten one 150 Ez —— —<— = Ez ——— RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Huis Ne : ie } \' | — = ly La Lay rit SS & = leak IAW L—=|2—_— = a SS = SS ; ee = ie —_ ° [ee ————— == Fig. 194. Hodgson & Magee’s Table, Upright Position, Back View. attached on upper margin of table near its middle to accommo- date pulley rope. Figure 193 represents an end view of the Hodgson & Magee table raised to its oblique position. This position affords the reader a comprehensive view of the strong wooden base or frame (e), also the arrangement of the body girths (f) and neck strap. Figure 194 represents a back view of the table top (a) raised to the upright position. It shows the legs and turn-buckles OPERATING TABLES. 169 applied on each side to render the table stationary and solid; also the rope and pulley arrangement which may be described as follows: Directly below the middle of the superior border of the table on its posterior face are two heavy wrought iron rings (b). At the floor into the wooden cross brace or sill, another ring (c) is fixed. In the ceiling is another ring. This ceiling ring should be directly in line with the ring on table (b) and the one on the sill (c) at the floor. In handling this table two systems of pulleys and ropes are used. One pulley is attached into ring on ceiling and its rope to ring on the table top (b). Another pulley is attached to the ring on the sill (c) and its rope attached above to the lower ring on table top (b). These pulleys will allow the table to be raised and lowered with little difficulty. On account of the hobble chains being stationary to the cross brace at the bottom, the hobble straps are automatically tightened and loosened when the table is lowered or raised. The New York State Veterinary College Operating Table. The operating table which was recently installed by Dr. W. L. Williams, professor of surgery at the New York State Veteri- nary College, and known as “The New York State Veterinary College Operating Table,” is the result of the expense of much time, thought and labor, to say nothing of the financial outlay. A similar outfit has recently been manufactured by William Sellers & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., and installed at the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania (Veterinary Department) under the direc- tion of Dr. John W. Adams, Professor of Surgery at that school. This table, with that manufactured by the Bradwood Manu- facturing Company (to be described later), represents the result of the latest and most up-to-date thought yet applied to equine operating table construction. With such machines as these in the reach of the veterinary profession, little can be said and proven derogatory to the equine operating table as a practical, useful and necessary apparatus. About the sole argument against them is the one of price, and when we stop to consider their cost of construction, perfection and usefulness, the price is to be considered a weak argument indeed against their installation. 170 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. The New York State Veterinary Operating Table is made of metal, except those portions upon which the body of the animal rests. The frame work is built of steel channels and I-beams securely connected, making a rigid support for the oak and plate steel platform. The wooden portion of the platform is made in three pieces; a main section and two smaller inter- changeable square pieces. These may be entirely removed or placed in suitable positions for the head and tail; that intended for the head being slightly inclined. | Two heavy cast iron supports are provided, having their upper ends connected by hinged joints to the table, and upon these the table rocks from vertical to horizontal positions. The movement of the table from one plane to another is accomplished by a hydraulic cylinder, bolted to the foundation through a rocking joint, having its piston rod attached to the under side of the table frame; by admitting water to either end of the cylinder the piston rod can be moved in or out and the table rocked to the desired position. When the table is horizontal it rests on two metal posts of suitable height, which, together with the two main standards, give four points of support whereby all tendency to vibration is eliminated. Figure 195 shows the table in an upright position ready for use, The animal stands close beside it. The halter strap is passed through a convenient aperature in the detachable head piece of the table and the head pulled against the surface, after which the strap is tied to cleats provided for the purpose. When this is done the girth-straps and foot nooses are tightened, the latter being accomplished by suitable ratchet windlasses on the under side of the platform. If required, the tail may be lashed to the detachable tail piece. When the animal is thoroughly secured, the table may be tilted over by the hydraulic cylinder until it lies horizontally, or, if desired, to any intermediate angle, where it may be sus- tained indefinitely. The cylinder is double acting, and so controlled by a valve as to be positively located in every position. Its action is smooth and free from all undesirable vibration. A small triplex pump driven by an electric motor provides the water supply. A OPERATING TABLES. 171 Fig. 195. New York State Veterinary College Table, Upright Position, Ready for Use. This illustration shows adjustability, of the head rests, the arrangement of body girths and ropes, the iron post which sup- ports the table when in horizontal position, also heavy metal foot pieces at bottom of table. The head and tail rests are re- movable and interchangeable. 12 172 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Fig. 196. New York State Veterinary College Table in Horizontal Position, with Horse Secured to Table Ready for Operation. Observe the position of the body girths and rope, also the table resting firmly on the two metal posts. OPERATING TABLES. 173 Fig. 197. New York State Veterinary College Table, Upright Position, with Horse Secured to It After Operation Prior to Being Released. To release the horse the hobble ropes are first removed from the feet. The neck strap is removed and halter rein slightly loosened, after which induce the animal to stand on its feet, and lastly release body rope and girths. 174 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Fig. 198. The New York State Veterinary College Table, Front View, With Table in Upright Position. (A) Table surface of polished hard wood. (BB) Lower section of the table of heavy boiler plate iron. (C) Detachable central section composed of heavy boiler plate iron. (D) Securing straps or bands which act as a sling beneath the horse. (EE) Openings in the table through which the side line or longitudinal strap passes in confining the animal. (FF) Adjustable head pieces. The one on the right 1s placed at the highest point, while that on the left is attached lower to accommodate smaller sized animals. One of these is depressed as is shown in Figures 201, 202 and 203, while the other is direct. (IIH) The foct pieces of heavy cast iron in each segment of which are two holes for the passage of the foot ropes as shown in Figure 201. These foot pieces are rounded and project above the general surface of the table sufficiently to have a space be- tween the lower part of the limb and the table surface. ES. OPERATING TABL 7 JOT FU} OF IIEM yuleBy duing SliIneupAH ‘mala jUoU4 ‘UO!}ISOd YYBludA ‘ajqe1 eBaljo5 AJCUIIIIDA 9}€1S YIOA MON ‘66L ‘Big 176 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 4 ge, fo Fig. 200. New York Stat2 Veterinary College Table, Rear View. (1) The hydraulic jack by which the table is operated. The pump from which the jack is worked is located along the wall of the room and connected by concealed pipes. (J) One of the pedestals upon which the table pivots. (LL) One of two supports upon whieh the upper portion of the table rests when horizontal. The secoad support is not shown in the photograph. OPERATING TABLES. I ~T ~I Fig. 201. New York State Veterinary College Table. Turned down to a horizontal position with the center piece removed and dropped upon the floor, and the four looped foot ropes in position in the foot pieces (HH). The lettering is identical with Figure 198. Each foot rope is shown passing through a ratchet cylinder beneath the table. This cylinder is operated by means of a ratchet lever. 178 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Fig. 202. New York State Veterinary College Table. In horizontal position with an animal secured in position for operating for roaring. The depressed head piece is used and on either side of the head is placed a flange-like support (KX), - forming a sort of groove or trough in which the ;patient’s head rests securely. The dorsal position of the animal is maintained by means of four over-head pulleys acting upon the feet. It is shown that three assistants are in an available position for aiding on one side of the head and neck and an equal number may as readily approach the part from the opposite side, thus showing that it is freely approachable from any direction. OPERATING TABLES. 179 Fig. 203. New York State Veterinary College Table- In the same position as Figure 201, with a horse confined in position for eryptorchid castration. The depressed head piece is used so that the animal’s nose is lower down than the poll, rendering chloroform anaesthesia more safe. The central piece is removed and the operator stands against the ventral surface of the body of the animal between the anterior and posterior limbs. The right hind limb is drawn upward by means of two overhead pulleys and the right inguinal region is thoroughly opened. The posterior confining strap or girth marked (D), in Figure 198, has been released and dropped out of the way and the position of the patient made secure by fixing the tail to the upper border of the table. It will be seen that the ventral sur- face of the body is at a convenient height for operating, with operator in standing position. ANIMALS. as LIC DOME EF (6 RESTRAINT "Ve1g Auasaoooy papped 24} 0} poAoWsdY sue BIsoyuySoeUY Jopur SjeEWIUY YOIUMA AG Wu0j}e/q JEON "Vo 02 TEM ysuleby ding dyneupAH ‘uOolq!Isog jezUOZIWOH Ul sjqey_ aHajjog AueuluazaA 9781S yYYOA MEN ‘“bO? ‘Hid ‘eS Ad9A0I9Y papped FY} OU] a;qQe1 9Yy} Wo Bulpiig 40 Oy 9Y4x Ul elsayysaeUuYy W4OJOu0|YD swapun jeujuy Ue pue W4Ose]d 129A) 943 Bulmoyg uolz!sog |e}UOZIWOH UI F1GeL e6ajjod Aueulsaza~A 93275 440A MAN ‘COZ ‘Big ISI =I Pe TABLE 1 - ATIEING PER: oO ‘ nd 1 : \ rs 5 2, ah . on i ‘ , . : Z ql ' z ‘ 4 ‘ a i i aes > + : = ‘ es : . ' ‘i - - ' \ OPERATING TABLES. 183 by-pass valve is provided so that when water is not being deliy- ered to the cylinder, and the pump still running, it passes back into the supply tank. Figure 196 shows the table in an horizontal position, with horse secured to table ready for operation. The middle section of the lower half of the table may be easily removed, permitting the operator to stand between the legs of the animal. Figure 197 shows the table in the vertical position, with a horse secured to it after the operation, prior to being released. The center section previously referred to is shown removed. As the head and tail extensions are removable and inter- changeable, the animal may be placed upon the table facing either way. The manipulation of the operating table may readily be accomplished by the surgeon and a reasonably competent assist- ant. Figure 198 represents the table in upright position—front view. To place an animal on this table the head is supplied with a strong halter to which is attached a 15 or 20-foot rein (rope). This rein is passed through the eye in the head piece of the table (F). The groom handling the rein can step entirely beyond reach of the animal and yet hold the head firmly fixed against the table. The fixation may be increased by carrying the halter rope back along the side of the patient and passing it through the table at “E,” instead of the side strap for which this opening is made; by traction on this rope the animal’s body is pressed firmly against the table. The horse is now in position where the operator can affix a hobble strap or rope to off fore pastern. This is passed through the opening “H,” and tied by an assistant to prevent the animal from rearing. The body girths can now be applied without danger to the operator. The table with the patient upon it can now be promptly brought to the horizontal position by means of the hydraulic pump, with the operator and assistants entirely out of reach of the animal in its struggles; and once down the restraint can be completed without coming in striking reach of the horse. Figure 199 represents the table in upright position, front 13 184 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. view, ready for reception of patient—hydraulic pump against wall to the left. Figure 200 represents the table, rear view. The hydraulic cylinder, or Jack J, supplies the power by which the table is raised and lowered. This is a strong and powerful apparatus and works automatically. The largest horse can be handled without any effort whatsoever upon the part of operator or his assistants. Figure 201 represents the table turned down in the hori- zontal position, with the center piece removed and dropped upon the floor, also the four looped hobble ropes in the metal foot pieces, H. H. These ropes each pass through a ratchet cylinder beneath the table. They are tightened by means of the ratchet lever. Special Positions. Animals are readily placed in special positions for certain operations on the New York State Veterinary College Table. Figure 202 represents the table in the horizontal position with the animal placed in the extended dorsal position by use of over- head pulleys. It will be observed that in this instance the animal is under chloroform anaesthesia; the depressed head piece is used, and on either side of the head there are flange-like sup- ports (K). These hold the head stationary. This illustration also gives a comprehensive idea of the absence of obstruction between the animal and the surgeon and his assistants, or we might say the accessibility of the head and neck from the front and from either side. Figure 203 represents animal in position to afford free access to the scrotal and inguinal regions. On account of the central portion of the table being removed almost every part of the animal may be easily and readily approached by the surgeon. Special Metal Platform and Padded Recovery Stall. No doubt every surgeon has experienced the worry and vexation of attending an anaesthetized patient after operation upon the table. To prevent them from producing self-inflicted OPERATING TABLES. 185 injuries or doing damage to the operating room and its equip- ment requires constant attention for a length of time varying from fifteen to forty-five minutes. To obviate this difficulty, Prof. W. L. Williams has constructed a specially padded re- covery stall adjoining his operating room. The animal is simply slided from the table to the padded recovery stall by using a metal platform shown in Figures 204 and 205. When once the animal is in this stall it may be left alone to recover without injury to itself or trouble to the surgeon or his assistants. The Chicago Veterinary College Operating Table. The operating table which is used at the Chicago Veterinary College is a flat top table. This table possesses several decided FT \\j e ; 3 Fig. 206. Chicago Veterinary College Table, Upright Position, Front View. 186 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. advantages over some other tables of the same type. The Chi- cago Veterinary College table is a modification of the original Dyson table, the principal modification consisting in changing the gears from eight to sixteen turns of the crank to elevate or lower the table. This change increases the power by decreasing the speed; however, with the present gears the table possesses ample speed, and one man can easily turn the crank even when a heavy horse is being handled. Figure 206 represents front view of Chicago Veterinary College table in the upright position, ready for reception of patient. The top of the table is made heavy and strong of hard wood. There are openings to accommodate hobble straps (e) Ty TV (Papi reTras ria = —_ —> jee] SS Fig. 207. Chicago Veterinary College Table, Upright Position, Rear View. OPERATING TABLES. 187 (f) (g) (h) and neck strap (1) (p). The center (0) and sides (1) (j) are cut out to allow free access to the patient. The top is padded with oakum and covered with painted canvas. The body belts (1) (m) (n) are of 5-inch 5-ply cloth belting, and fasten by means of cam buckles near top of table. The four hobble straps (e) (f) (g) (h) are 3-ply harness leather of a good quality. These are connected to chains which are fixed stationary to the frame of table. This table is elevated and lowered by sixteen turns of the crank. All gearings are sub- stantial and extremely simple. Figure 207 represents the table in upright position, rear view. The frame (a) (b) is built heavy and strong, being sup- ported at each corner by a 4x6-inch post well braced in all direc- tions. On the end of the crank (¢) is a worm-gearing by which the power is transmitted to the main cog gear (d). Figure 208 represents the table in horizontal position. | —————_—_—_—_— ooo Vals CSS SO = ———— = | AN : ; Fig. 208. Chicago Veterinary College Table, Horizontal Position. Directions for Placing Patient on the Chicago Veterinary Col- lege Table. Raise table to upright position, then induce the horse to stand alongside table and near enough to strap body to it by means of body girths and hobble straps. To accomplish this the horse should be blindfolded. Now, the halter rein should be passed through opening in the table and held by an assistant. The 188 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS foremost body girth should be brought around the animal and fastened. Then fasten the neck strap and the remaining two body girths. The hobble straps may now be placed around all four pasterns, after which re-tighten the halter rein, neck strap and body girths until horse is firmly against the table. The hindermost hobble straps—both fore and hind—must be buckled to pasterns of the outer legs. The coronet pastern and fetlock of outer hind leg should be protected from injury in struggling by wrapping with a bandage or heavy cloth. Now turn the table down to the horizontal position as rapidly as possible. To release the horse the hobble straps are removed first, then the twitch is removed, after which the neck strap and halter rein are loosened. The body girths are at this time loosened several inches. The table is then raised to the upright position. The head is still held with halter rein firmly against table. The blindfold should be removed as soon as animal is standing on its feet; so are all other girths and straps released at this time. The Conkey Equine Operating Table. The table designed and used by Professor L. L. Conkey, Figure 209, is of the flat top variety. The top is of hard wood, padded and covered with painted canvas. Openings are made through the top to accommodate the halter and neck straps, also hobble chains. This table has the center and sides cut out to afford free access to the patient. It is equipped with two Fig. 209. Conkey’s Equine Operating Table, Horizontal Position. OPERATING TABLES. 189 strong body girths (f) (g). These are made of heavy cloth belting, four strong leather hobble straps (d) (e) (k) (1) at- tached to chains from the ratchet by which they are tightened by turning the crank (n). On either side of the table are two heavy iron cranks (b) (c) ; by turning one of these cranks to the left the table top is raised to upright position, and by turning the same crank to the right the table top is lowered to the hori- zontal position. By turning the other crank to the right the table top is reversed (turned upside down), placing the patient in the dorsal position; and by turning the same crank to the left the table top is again brought to the horizontal position. The wide range of positions is an attractive feature of the Conkey table. Moreover, the table top rests upon a heavy metal base (a). This base is equipped with turn-table castings which enables the oper- ator to turn the table with the patient on it in any direction, with perfect ease. All the mechanical parts are enclosed in the metal base, which protects them from dust and dirt. Yf ep ig YF Uy Uy by; LY Ley Ui Zi Lt YW YY YH y M, Wy 8 iH Sp TaSe— y See A %, 5 Wy if tH; Fig. 210. Price’s Equine Operating Table. 190 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Price’s Equine Operating Table. The Price table, Figure 210, represents one of the earlier American designs of operating tables. The table top (a) is 9x614 feet, heavily padded, and covered with painted canvas. This top is made of hardwood planks two inches thick, tongued and grooved to match. The table top is equipped with three heavy canvas body girths (c) (d) (e) supplied with cam buckles, also four hobble straps (h) (g) (1) (£), with their accompanying cams and two neck straps. The chains are attached under the table to a ratchet and are tightened by turning the self-locking crank (}). The top is supported by a heavy stationary wooden frame (1). This frame is braced in all directions, and on that account is very substantial. The table top is lowered and raised by turning the crank (0) in the rear. Price’s table is somewhat antiquated and very little used at the present time. Kyle Bros. Combination Equine Operating Table and Stocks. The table top of Kyle Bros. is made of 2-inch plank, covered with heavy canvas and upholstered. The table frame is made of 4x6-inch lumber and put together in a bracing manner and will never rack. Figure 211 represents the table in upright position, front and end view. Figure 212 represents the table, upright position, rear view. At the rear of the frame is situated a large master gear- wheel (f) 30 inches in diameter, with 3-inch face and 140 cogs, which is always in engagement with a small 3-inch gear-wheel on a winding shaft, which extends the full length of table so that cranks (a) (f) ean be used at either or both ends of the table, operator always in position to watch the animal while tilting the table. On the rim of this master gear-wheel, at diametrically opposite points, are two cranks. To one of these is pivoted the lower end of a lever, and the upper end of this lever is pivoted into a pair of lugs, located at the rear edge of the tilting table. In the center of this lever are disc-like en- largements forming a hinge (c) provided at its front side with OPERATING TABLES. IQI l Ui] Ewe) 8 0o1”d Se i Fig. 211. Kyle Bros. Operating Table, Upright Position, Front and End View. ’ a radical slot, which lies in the path of the opposite free crank on master gear-wheel, and as this wheel turns around the free crank enters this slot in hinge and springs the hinge, which is so arranged as to grasp the crank, making it perfectly safe and a direct, quick and easy lift from the edge of the table. The platform is of 2-inch plank, 9 feet long and 21% feet wide, well braced underneath with strong iron bars swung with large 30- inch rods to a hinge shaft, and by long rods to each end of the table; then by unhooking these chains the platform can be swung to its lower position while operating on the feet. Horse is lifted 192 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Fig. 212. Kyle Bros. Operating Table, Upright Position, Rear View. by the feet instead of the girths, making it much easier on the animal. Figure 213 represents the table in upright position, with horse attached ready to be lowered to horizontal position. The stocks are not illustrated in cut; however, they are made of 4x6 lumber and are located in front of the table, the padded table raised perpendicularly answering as one side. The sills of stocks are attached to the ends of the sills of the table frame and extend forward to outer edge of platform where the posts are attached, which are 7 feet high, well braced from one to the other by a beam and at corners by strong bolts. Animals are forced into the stocks by a swinging (wooden) bar. This bar swings from either end and is operated by a rope attached to one end of the ratchet shaft. The girths and ratchet ropes are then applied, which prevents lying down or shifting about while making examinations of the mouth, drenching, OPERATING TABLES. 193 dressing teeth, or performing minor operations where it is un- necessary to cast an animal; also convenient in holding animals while applying girths and hobbles. When the stocks are added to table it is not necessary for the table to be bélted to the floor, and if mounted on castors it ean be shifted to the ight or to any part of the barn by the ratchet ropes and shafts. Located at each end of the table frame are two ratchet shafts, used in drawing stubborn horses up to table by the halter strap, and in forcing horse around against the table by passing a rope around it and onto one of the ratchet shafts, which is turned by a crank. This table is supplied with neck straps, girths, fastening for halter strap, and ropes; has four hobbles attached to heavy chains which work automatically, and is so arranged that the slack in the chains can be taken up to prevent them from being caught by the feet. OY ee | is i il TZN \y By Fig. 213. Kyle Bros. Table, Upright Position, Horse Secured Ready to Be Lowered to the Horizontal Position. 194 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. The stocks are 8 feet high, but can be easily made lower if necessary. . I TT s vet . UU, Ss ——— eer gt \) ————S ¢—— ; ————S = Fig. 217. German Equine Operating Table, Horizontal Position. OPERATING TABLES. 197 piece is removable and interchangeable and can be placed on either side, depending upon whether the horse is to be placed on the table on its near or off side. This table is strong, well braced in all directions, light, cheap, and to a certain extent portable. Kansas City Veterinary College Rocker Operating Table. The “Rocker Table,” Figure 218, used at the Kansas City Veterinary College, is one of the flat-top variety. The top is made by wood pieces 2x6 inches, these being placed crosswise in slat fashion. These pieces are each padded and covered sepa- rately with painted canvas. The head piece is made in the same 1s | | i Fig. 218. Kansas City Veterinary College “Rocker Table.” manner and is interchangeable from side to side to acecommo- date each side of the horse. The top is equipped with eight hobble straps of special design; also hobble strap chains and two canvas body girths. The hobble chains are tightened and fixed by means of a crank at the end of table. Two hobble straps are applied to each leg—one around pastern and the other above ankle. The body girths are tightened by means of ropes which attach behind the table when in upright position. The rockers are of solid wood and strong. The table is also supplied with a foot board which drops off as soon as table is lowered to horizontal position. To place a horse on this table the table itself is first raised 198 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. to upright position. The animal’s head is fixed to head piece by using the halter rein. The horse is now placed alongside the table, standing on the foot board or platform. The body girths are now placed around the body and fastened. The table, with horse attached to it, is now rocked or turned over to the hori- zontal position. The feet are then made fast by the hobble straps and the body girths are reinforced by a lash rope extend- ing alongside the horse and fastened at each end. The horse is now secured, ready for operation. To release the animal, first remove hobble straps, then the lash rope, after which raise table by means of a pulley and rope to the upright position. As soon as the animal’s feet come in contact with the floor the trip is thrown, which releases the body girths instantly and allows the animal to regain its feet without difficulty. The Bradwood Humane Equine Revolving Operating Table and Chair. The fundamental principle of this invention belongs to M. Vinsot, of Chartres, in the form of Vinsot’s Stocks, Figure 67. This apparatus of Vinsot, in the form of stocks, was later re- designed and shaped into an operating table by John A. W. Dollar, of London, and has long been known, manufactured and sold in England as the “Dollar table.” Several years ago the apparatus of Dollar was brought to this country by Frank G. Atwood, who applied for and was granted a United States patent on same. Since that time the apparatus has been changed in several important mechanical respects under the direction of H. L. Bradley, and as now manufactured and sold by the Brad- wood Manufacturing Company—from a surgical restraint view- point—it is probably the most perfect and desirable horse-hand- ling machine manufactured in the civilized world. The table of today weighs only one-half as much, but is twice as strong, as the table of five years ago. Instead of large and heavy castings, strong steel forgings are substituted. It can readily be con- verted into a surgical chair or stocks. The table itself is 9 feet high, 12 feet long, 314 feet wide. It requires 9 feet to turn in. There should, of course, be an allowance of at least 2 feet on all OPERATING TABLES. 199 sides to make the operating of it easy and convenient. This ealls for a room 14x16 feet and 10 feet high. Some of the most attractive features of this table are the ease and convenience with which the surgeon may approach the patient by entering the table from the back side. This allows him a space of 10 feet long by 5 feet high to enter the table, whereas in all other tables it is necessary to enter from the side the feet are attached to. Another advantage is that of the table being used for a sur- gical chair after operations, as previously mentioned; and, lastly, the labor which it saves the veterinarian is a large item with the advantage of being able to turn it to the right or left or upside down. Its range of movement is far greater than that of other operating tables. If necessary the surgeon and one assistant can successfully secure a large horse for operation in this machine. Directions for Operating the Bradwood Table. When it is desired to secure an animal therein, one or more of the bars is freed from engagement with the ears of either of the end frames, and the horse or other animal is then led into the frame, after which the bars are secured into position. The sling is then properly disposed about the animal and the breast and breeching straps tightened. The hobbles are then secured around the ankles and the winding shaft is actuated to tighten the chain and thus securely hold the legs of the animal against movement. The winding shaft is next actuated through the mechanism explained to elevate the sling and lift the animal sufficiently to remove the feet from the ground. The animal being now in proper position to be thrown, the hand wheel is operated, and the table carrying the animal is swung either to the right or to the left and gradually lifts the feet of the animal from the ground, and at the same time the body will be caused to recline upon the cushion previously adjusted and positioned together with its auxiliary attachment, if neces- sary in the operation to be. performed. The stay chain will obstruct the movement of the cushion, and any tendency of the 14 200 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. cushion to turn will be positively obstructed so that all danger of variation in the position of the animal will be obviated. Means will also be provided in connection with one or both of the end frames for attaching halter straps or other head har- ness and great care will be exercised in the formation of the several parts as to distances apart to overcome any tendency to injury of the animal during his retention within the table. It will also be understood that the animal may be either led or backed into the table, and after the operation has been per- formed the release of- the animal is pursued reversely to the steps just described in securing him. One of the most. essential features of the present invention is the mechanism for tilting the table to any position and hold- ing it locked after the desired adjustment has been obtained. As before indicated this table, together with the attachments therein, is adjustable either to the right or left and fully through a circular path. It is obvious that under the control of certain actuating mechanisms the table, especially after an animal has been placed and secured therein, would require considerable manual strength to throw or position the animal at the angle desired. Consequently it is imperative from a standpoint of facility of operation that the necessary concomitants of the mechanism for adjusting or operating a table of this class are that they shall combine great strength, ease of operation, freedom from damage in use, and positiveness in holding the table at any required adjustment. Mechanism having the foregoing re- quirements in the present instance consists of a worm wheel secured to the pintle and held in constant mesh with a worm carried by a shaft having bearings in opposite brackets on the adjacent standard. The shaft is journalled in suitable ball bearings to reduce the friction in the operation of such shaft. When a horse is reclining upon either of the cushions, the lateral thrust against the threads of the worm will be excessive, and the provision of these ball-bearings reduces the resistance to move- ment of the shaft to a minimum. This invention relates to veterinary operating tables wherein a frame or holding means is movably disposed and fulerumed between uprights or standard devices anchored to a base rest. OPERATING TABLES. 201 The present form of table is equipped with attachments to facili- tate the arrangement of the animal in any desired position for performing surgical and shoeing operations. In positioning the table carrying the animal, the labor incident to such operation is reduced to a minimum, and after the required adjustment has been obtained the possible movement of the table as well as injury to or bodily movement of the animal is prevented. Furthermore, the table is of such open construction that an operator or surgeon may enter any part thereof from either side or end close to the body of the animal, to easily and conveniently perform the necessary operation. The improved table is mov- able in a complete circle and has readily operated mechanism for throwing a horse over on either side, downwardly at an angle with the hoofs up, or fully over with the back down and the legs and hoofs in a vertical position. The table in the present in- stance is also suppled with readily adjustable auxiliary sup- porting attachments which in part are specially cushioned and padded to serve as rests for different portions of the body of the animal, and easily movable from one position to another with respect to the opposite ends and sides of the table to accommo- date the position of the animal and assist in the performance of surgical operations. One of these attachments is specially useful in holding the head and neck of an animal during the admin- istration of an anaesthetic, or one limb for special treatment or operation. y} i“ Oe al ut ‘ gent | I A ) ' Lz I} | ay aa - hig WT. SA, OA ; NEsy Le < Sa) IN Fig. 256. Restraint of Both Hind Legs with a Sack or Cloth. RESTRAINT OF THE OX IN THE STANDING POSTURE. 233 RS p)). “ys \ \ yy V )) i | \ y \ —— Jig — Ss Fig. 257. Restraint of Both Hind Legs by Pole in Front of Hocks. Restraint of Both Hind Legs with a Plank Held by an Assistant. Figure 258 represents both hind legs restrained by placing a plank in front of the hocks (A) with one end down against the wall (C) and the other end held by an assistant (B). By means of a plank held in this manner the animal is forced and held against the wall and kicking is prevented by the plank being held in contact with the hocks. Fig. 258. Restraint of Both Hind Legs with Plank Held by One Assistant. 234 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Restraint of One Hind Leg and One Fore Leg. Fig. 259 represents the hind and fore legs fixed together with a rope. The rope is looped around the hind leg above the hock (a), then passed forward (b) to and around the fore leg (c) (d) above the knee and there fixed by a knot. en d iN Ve ; LSS __Z=ZON SS YS . ae ie Fig. 259. Hind and Fore Legs Fixed Together with a Rope. Hess’ Method of Restraining One Fore Leg and One Hind Leg. The method of Hess, Figure 260, of securing the animal to a wagon, consists of fixing the head to frame. Then lft one fore foot (a) with rope (b). The rope is then passed over frame (c) and its free end held by an assistant (d). The hind leg is fixed (f) to a pole (g) which has been thrust between the spokes of wheel. RESTRAINT OF THE OX IN THE STANDING POSTURE. 235 se ——= i. Se ME. ae 7 SS \!) 4 ne » 4 © A fl}! Yy me al Dy Fig. 260. Hess’ Method of Restraining One Fore and One Hind Leg. Restraint of All Four Legs. Figure 261 represents one of the simplest methods of re- straint of all four legs. It consists of two strong rings securely fixed in the wall—one in front (A) and the other behind the animal (C). To one of these rings a strong rope is fixed. The rope is then passed alongside the animal (B) to and through the other ring (C). Traction is made on the free end of the rope (D) ; this forces and holds the animal against the wall. fy hy A ( wid] Mex a Fig. 261. Restraint of All Four Legs by Forcing Animal Against Wall with Rope. 236 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Travis or Stocks. Figure 262 represents a form of stocks now in general use on the Continent of Europe for controlling oxen. The four upright side posts are beveled and curved to fit the body of the animal. They are attached at their bottom by a hinged bolt to posts firmly fixed into the ground. They are united at the top by keyed pins (c) (a) (b) (d). A post (e) is placed in front of the animal, to which the head is fixed by means of a rope around base of horns. The hind legs may be fixed to the rear post (f); the fore legs are fixed to support (g) on front post. - — Fig. 262. Travis or Stocks. Cattle “Chute.” Figure 263 represents a design of cattle “chute” which is used very extensively in the West and Northwest for confining wild and range cattle for spaying and other surgical operations. This “chute” is simply a wedge-shaped stockade. The sides of the “chute” are six feet high and the “chute” itself is only two and one-half feet wide. The gate (A) is eight feet high and two and one-half feet wide. The sliding bars or rails (B) are to be placed behind the animal to prevent backward movement and to wedge it in the “chute.” The head is thrust through the RESTRAINT OF THE OX IN THE STANDING POSTURE. 237 Fig. 263. Cattle “Chute.” opening in the gate (G). After the operation, the animal is released by simply opening the gate. This “chute” affords us a quick, safe and convenient method of restraining wild and vicious animals. CHAE HRY, RESTRAINT OF THE OX IN RECUMBENT POSTURE. The ox is easily cast and secured for operation. This may be done with most any of the ordinary hobbles, ropes and cast- ing harness which are used in casting and restraining the horse. These have already been illustrated and described in Part II. The ox may also be secured on most of the equine operating tables which were also illustrated and described in Part II. However, there are a few special methods that are used exclu- sively in ox surgery. To make this volume complete, it will be necessary at this point to briefly consider the special appli- ances for subjection and restraint of the ox. In easting and securing this animal precautions must be taken against fractur- ing the horns and rupturing the rumen. It is always advisable to have the animal empty by fasting several hours before cast- ing, and to cast upon a thick bed of straw or other soft material. In all cases the head should be supplied with a halter, or the nose clamp may be used. SN : aN y Ke Fig. 264. Rueff’s Method of Casting the Ox—First Position. RESTRAINT OF THE OX IN RECUMBENT POSTURE. 239 RU) a CGA RAR Nes CREE > aan \ = va ’ q y Wage \) SNS AN 7 ~ SR Se Fig. 265. Rueff’s Method of Casting the Ox—Second Position. Rueff’s Method of Casting. The method used in Germany by Rueff, Figure 264, con- sists of looping a rope thirty-six feet long around base of horns (a). This rope is then passed along on top of neck and half hitches taken around base of neck (b), chest (¢c), and flank (d). The free end is then carried backward over the hip (e) and with one assistant controlling the head, traction is made on free end of rope sufficient to compress the body, and in a few seconds the animal will le down, at which time the’ restraint may be completed by application of hobbles. Figure 265 represents the animal about ready to go down. Figure 266 represents the animal east, ready to be secured. /ia\e Fig. 266. Rueff’s Method of Casting the Ox—Third Position. 240 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Figure 267, represents a quick and convenient method of casting calves for ‘“‘spaying operation.” ‘Two ropes are simply looped around the hind and fore legs (a) (b) above the ankles, and the calf is stretched broadsided on the ground by making traction on the free ends of the ropes (c) (d). 4... TATU, Las ‘ Fig. 267. Casting Calves for “Spaying Operation.” Soffner’s Method of Casting. The method of Soffner, Figure 268, consists of a forked rope, both ends of which are passed under the chin strap of the halter, then carried between the fore legs (f), thence to and through the ring (b) in sureingle (g), then the two ends are looped around each fore leg above ankles (a) (c). The animal is cast by making traction on free end of rope (e). QM, Wy, = SN Ay Wyn?) XN — \y N NN Ny SSS > SS ~S > = Fig. 268. Soffner’s Method of Casting. RESTRAINT OF THE OX IN RECUMBENT POSTURE. 241 “Draw Back’ or “Pulley Harness.” The “draw back” or “pulley harness,” Figure 269, were orig- inally designed for preventing cattle from “running away.” However, it later developed that they are also desirable for casting purposes. A rope surcingle carrying two pulleys is fastened firmly around the chest (d). Hobble straps are ap- ah GP LED, (SEE A See ( ARUu : TA ) AN SS NN a : Fig. 269. “Draw Back” or Pulley Harness. plied around both fore pasterns. The main rope is fixed to hobble strap ring (a) of off pastern. The rope is then carried upward to and through the pulley (b), thence downward to and through the hobble strap ring on near fore leg (e) ; then upward to and through the remaining pulley (c). Traction is made on free end of rope (f). Conkey’s Lock Buckle Hobbles. The lock buckle hobbles of Conkey, Figure 270, are very convenient for casting and securing the ox. The hobble straps are buckled around the legs above ankles. The master hobble (a) is applied to near fore leg when it is desired to cast animal 242 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 7 WS Som) i WZ MY Vi Fig. 270. Conkey’s Lock Buckle Hobbles Applied. on off side. The rope carrying the chain is passed from near fore to and through hobble strap ring of near hind; then across to off hind; thence forward to off fore, and back through lock buckle. The animal is cast and secured, Figure 271, by mak- ing traction on free end of main rope. =< My Wy rn _Stz=w re a FIO Fig. 271. Animal Cast and Secured with Conkey’s Lock Buckle Hobbles. RESTRAINT OF THE OX IN RECUMBENT POSTURE. 243 Casting with Rope on Three Legs. Figure 272 represents a mode of casting with rope on only three legs. The rope has a running noose or loop at one end which is placed around the near fore pastern (a) then carried around off fore pastern (b), thence around off hind pastern (c) and back around the part of the rope connecting the fore legs. The free end of the rope (e) is passed backward, and the ani- mal is cast by two or more assistants making traction on rope. As Ky, SS \ INN \ WN NE = = SS \ \ WReee=| SS —_ Fig. 272. Casting with Rope on Three Legs. Casting Ropes Fixed to Horns. Figure 273 represents the manner of casting an animal with main casting ropes fixed around base of horns. Take a 5¢ or */,-inch rope fifty feet long; double the rope and loop its middle around base of horns (a). The free ends are brought down on either side between the fore legs behind elbows (b); then back- ward (c) (d) to and around each hind pastern (h) (i); thence forward (e) (f), and the animal is cast by traction on free ends of the ropes (j) (k). If available, it is advisable to use hobble straps on hind legs above the ankles. 244 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. er PETAWN\\\) ak STS - } \ \\ f | ) IN i ( | Yi pe | x \ v = ; SS —— ee ~ 7. Sn SS SeaSSSS===] r Av. = a = = Sa = SSS — : = ——_ — SQV = Fig. 274. Casting by Double Side Line. RESTRAINT OF THE OX IN RECUMBENT POSTURE. 245 Casting by Double Side Line. Figure 274 represents the ox being cast by means of the double side line. The rope used should be 84-inch in diameter and fifty feet long. A loop is made in middle of main rope sufficiently large to fit around base of neck (a), side loops (k) are made in this collar loop for passage of free ends of main rope. From the breast each main rope is passed between the fore legs and backward (f) (g) to and around each hind leg above ankles (d) (e); thence forward (h) (1) to and through side loops (k) in collar. The animal is cast by traction on free ends (b) (¢) of the two main ropes. a ee (A Wy \ Fig. 275. Knowles’ Web Casting Harness Applied. Knowles’ Web Casting Harness. The web casting harness of Knowles, Figure 275, is an excellent appliance for casting the ox. This harness has already been fully described in Part II, hence it is unnecessary to re- describe it here. It will be observed that the webbing hobbles are applied above ankles in casting the ox, otherwise the harness is applied and used as in casting and securing the horse. Figure 276 represents an‘ ox cast and secured with~ the Knowles web casting harness. 16 246 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Fig. 276. Animal Cast and Secured with Knowles’ Web Casting Harness. Fixing the Legs to Pole After Casting. Figure 277 will afford the reader a comprehensive idea of one method of fixing the legs to a pole after casting. With the animal thus secured, it can be placed in the dorsal position with little difficulty. Fig. 277. Fixing the Legs to Pole After Casting. PART IV. Restraint of the Dog. Py - t , Patt ‘ = ee a Pacey LY). RestTRAInt oF THE Doa. In restraining the dog for either examination or operation, care must be exercised to avoid injury. By rough handling, the animal is liable to receive both external and internal inju- ries; by improper or imperfect restraint the operator is liable to receive personal injuries as a result of bites from the animal. Some animals are very active in their efforts at resistance, while others are docile and easy to manage. It is always advis- able to apply some form of muzzle before proceeding far with any examination or operation. It only requires a few mo- ments’ time to apply a muzzle, and it will oftentimes relieve the surgeon of the embarrassment of caring for and treating severe punctured and lacerated wounds, or in many instances resorting to Pasteur treatment. Especial care must be exercised in hand- ling nervous, fat and aged animals, also those of the smaller breeds, on account of their susceptibility to injury. The quickest, as well as the safest, method of handling a dog is to promptly and firmly grasp the skin of the nape of -the neck. But in very large, savage and dangerous dogs the risk of personal injury to the operator can be greatly minimized by seizing them with a long pair of collar nippers or tongs. In the absence of nippers or tongs an improvised “catcher” may be quickly made by procuring a stick four or five feet in length, through the end of which two holes are bored. Through these holes a piece of wire or cord is carried, forming a running noose at the end of the stick. Standing at a distance from the ani- mal this noose is placed over the head and the wire or cord tightened. An appliance of this kind holds the dog at a safe distance until more secure restraint can be applied. CHAPTER IL. OPERATING TABLES. Tn order to intelligently and humanely manipulate the opera- tive technique of canine surgery, the surgeon’s operating room must of necessity be equipped with some form of operating table. This particular form of operating room equipment does not present itself as a question of choice, but confronts us as one of absolute necessity. To make most tables complete, there are two important adjuncts with which they must be equipped, viz., hobbles and operating trough. There are many different designs of hobbles; however, the Dawson-French hobbles and those of Hobday have proven themselves in actual practice to be far superior to all others. Dawson-French Hobbles. These hobbles, Figure 278, were designed and perfected by Doctors Charles F. Dawson and Cecil French. The Dawson-French hobbles are admirably adapted to canine use. The main feature of the hobbles is their self-lock- ing action. A swinging ratchet arrangement is sus- pended in a frame through which the control rope passes. The frame is supplied with a screw clamp by means of which it is attachable to and Fig. 278. Dawson-French Portable Hobble. removable from any operat- ing table at will. One set of four large and one set of four small running-noose leg bands are provided. These will fit any sized animal, and are con- nected to the control ropes by steel snaps, Should the operator OPERATING TABLES. 251 wish to tighten the control rope he does so by merely pulling on it, and the moment he lets go it is firmly clinched by the ratchet. The animal can be quickly released from the control position at any moment by simply holding back the handle bars by which the ratchet is prevented from clinching, this allows free passage for the rope. SIs <0" 6 "9 ese? ome ee SSS SESS "ae" P5008 e "0-6. Fig. 279. Hobday’s Hobbles. Hobday’s Hobbles. The hobbles of Hobday, Figure 279, consist of a clamp (a) carrying a set screw (g) by which it is securely fixed to the corners of any operating table. The top of this metal clamp carries a small rope or cord (b), upon the free end of which is a specially-constructed, self-locking loop (e), carrying a metal ring (f) to which the webbing hobble strap (d) is attached by means of a snap (e). These hobbles are portable, and can be quickly and easily applied to and removed from any operating fo) table. They are applied by looping the webbing hobble (d) Fig. 280. Ordinary Table Equipped with Hobday’s Hobbles— Dog Secured. 252 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. above the elbows and hocks of the patient. The slack is taken up by the sliding self-locking device (¢). Figure 280 represents an ordinary flat-top table equipped with Hobday’s hobbles. The patient is secured in the extended abdominal position. Observe the position of the clamps at SS SS SSS Fig. 281. Ordinary Table Equipped with Hobday’s Hobbles— Dog Secured. corners of table, the hobble straps applied and the self-locking device on each hobble rope. Figure 281 represents the same patient placed in the extended dorsal position. (The author much prefers to place the hobble loops on the fore legs above the elbows and hocks. ) , YY ZI LF = Pr. Fig. 282. Improvised Cord Hobble Loop. Improvised Cord Hobble Loop. The improvised hobble loop, Figure 282, is made by doubling | a piece of cord, tape or webbing so as to make a slip noose or loop in the center. The hobble ropes may be fixed at each corner to the legs of any ordinary table. to on oO OPERATING TABLES. Key Hobble. Figure 283 represents the key hobble. The keys for this hobble are made of brass or other metal having a shoulder or rim just underneath the head (B) of the keys to. prevent them from pressing too far into the wooden top of the table. The hobble con- sists of a piece of tape, leather or webbing passed through the ring (B) on the key, the two ends be- ing stitched together. In order to Ready for Application. use this key hobble it becomes nec- essary to have key holes cut into the table top at intervals of about three inches. (See Hobday’s table, Figure 289.) Youngs Operating Trough. t g The operating trough of Young, Figure 284, is a valuable adjunct to most operating tables. It is useful in drain- ing off the fluids as well as holding the patient in a sta- tionary position. This trough sets flat on the table and is made of enamelled iron. It gig. 284. Young’s Operating Trough. ean be readily rendered sterile by boiling or by cleansing with any of the ordinary disinfectants. Figure 285 represents the extension grate which is used for the same purpose as the operating trough. This appliance is depressed in its center and provided with a slat floor (a). It readily fits the top of any operating table. Bernard’s Operating Table. The table of Bernard, Figure 286, is an ordinary flat-top table (a) provided with an operating trough (b) and a head- 254 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Fig. 285. Extension Grate. Fig. 286. Bernard’s Operating Taodle. zy Fj me \ ASS ANE c Ny (Ke N es ~ ~ \ \\\ AS ss » esr & 77 We Vf he uly Zz ————————— Fig. 287. MacQueen’s Operating Table. OPERATING TABLES. 255 holding device (ec) (g). Bernard’s table is used very exten- 5S 5 d sively in France and Germany, and is quite satisfactory. MacQueen’s Operating Table. The table of MacQueen, Figure 287, is similar in many respects to that of Bernard, Figure 286. In fact, this is a modification of the Bernard apparatus. It is made of wood, consisting of four parallel leaves connected by hinges. The two outer leaves may be inclined at any angle toward one an- other, forming a trough to receive the animal’s body. When folded it is readily portable. Ordinary Metal Flat-Top Table. The table, Figure 288, is an ordinary metal table of the flat-top stationary variety. This table is finished in enamel, Fig. 288. Metal Table with Enamel Finish. which makes it extremely easy to cleanse and render sterile. When equipped with hobbles it makes a very desirable table for ordinary purposes. Hobday’s Operating Table. The table of Hobday, Figure 289, is made of wood. It 1s provided with a strong wooden base (i) of the cross-leg variety. 256 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. = Se ee 2. wo---— Same — — —. —- —o ay — —- —. = = mn \ys: a pies 7 Sep c [poing \ SSS VW? _~S / Y > Mi SSS Rey Fig. 289. Hobday’s Operating Table. At each end is a receptacle (f) (g) (h) for instruments and solutions. The top (e) is perforated with key holes and is supplied with key hobbles (a) (B) (¢) (d), which are adjust- able to any-sized animal. Fig. 290. Livon’s Operating Table. OPERATING TABLES. 257 Livon’s Operating Table. The table of Livon, Figure 290, is made of wood, and is of the stationary flat-top variety. The top (a) is perforated to allow escape of fluids, and is attached to a substantial base consisting of eight legs (b) (c) (d) (e) placed cross-wise under the table. O. A. White's Operating Table. The table designed and used by C. A. White, Figure 291, is made entirely of metal, with white enamel finish. The top Fig. 291. C. A. White’s Operating Table. (i) and drain shelf (k) are made of sheet steel. The legs (c) (d) (e) (f) are of tubular iron. The basin holders (g) are of round steel rods and may be attached to either corner of the table. This table is mounted on heavy castors, and is five feet long, two feet wide, and three and one-half feet high. German Operating Table. The German operating table, Figure 292, is made with a wrought-iron frame and heavy plate glass top (a). The frame is white enamel finished, which makes the table as aseptic as it 258 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Ss) Fig. 292. German Operating Table. e i Fig. 293. Italian Operating Table. OPERATING TABLES. 259 is possible for it to be. The table is supplied with an instru- - ment basin (c) and a solution basin (b), and is mounted on castors. Italian Operating Table. The Itahan operating table, Figure 293, is made entirely of metal, the frame being tubular and the top of sheet steel. This table is equipped with castors (b) (ec) (d) (e). When in the desired position the lever (g) is thrown, which displaces the castors and allows the table legs to come in direct contact with the floor this renders the table more solid and stationary. ps YA ARAN eae; » * CAAA 4 g ik CeezZeeeceaM AT Wik Fig. 294. Delahanty’s Folding Table—Horizontal Position. 260 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Delahanty’s Folding Operating Table. The folding table of Delahanty, Figure 294, is very conven- ient where the operating room space is limited. This table consists of a single wide board top (a) attached at one end by two hinges (g) (h) to the wall (g) (h). The other end is sup- plied at each corner with two hinged legs (1) (j). Five oblong openings are made through the top (b) (c) (d) (e) (f). These are to receive the four legs and nose of the dog. This table is especially convenient for “ear trimming,” as it holds the dog perfectly motionless. The legs are thrust through the holes (b) (ce) (d) (e) and tied together underneath the table. The \ f 1 ‘ t ) e { { TEE EE =a \ \ \ ——SS=S= ————, S—_O Fig. 295. Delahanty’s Folding Table Secured Against the Wall. OPERATING TABLES. 261 nose is thrust through the front hole (f) and secured underneath the table with the muzzle tape. Figure 295 shows the table from the underside and repre- sents it folded back and fastened against the wall. Observe the hinged legs folded down against the table top and the button fastening (g) on wall, which holds the table up. When thus folded, the table is entirely out of the way. German All-Metal Revolving Table. The German table, Figure 296, is made entirely of metal, and is adjustable in most all particulars. The frame consists of four legs (b) (e) (d) (1), braced at the bottom (a). These braces merge together at the top against the center post (h). This post i Sx Fig. 296. German All-Metal Revolving Table. 262 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. carries the mechanical parts of the table. These parts consist of 2 cog (s) and lever (f) device by which the table is lowered or raised to any desired height, a ball and socket device (f) which allows the table to revolve or be turned in any direction or ele- vated to any angle. The top consists of three short metal leaves (m) (n) (0). These are perforated with numerous holes to allow fluids to escape. The ones on either side are hinged to that of the middle, and are easily raised, lowered, and locked at any angle by the self-locking ratchets on each end of the table. They can even be dropped down to the sides and animal placed on the table in the astride position. Vv RW UIHIANANODAAGALIE 3} TUS l /\ SAMA GTIS) HHT TTT TTT SS = = SS — = = = —— — == = —= = = = For] = — — — = — = i | > Cea M1 \ ———= ———SSSEF , EE EEE iT ULINS. 5} Fig. 297. Stuttgart Operating Table. OPERATING TABLES. 263 Stuttgart Operating Table. The Stuttgart table, Figure 297, consists of an ordinary wooden table with metal top to which is attached by suitable fast- enings the four metal legs of the Stuttgart apparatus. These legs support the two leaves (a) (a) of the hollow metal top. By a special arrangement the top can be lowered either at sides or in the center, which makes it in many particulars an adjustable table. eo eam AIUTTTCTTT CTL LP Fig. 298. Improvised Operating Table—Horizontal Position. Improvised Operating Table. The improvised operating table, Figure 298, is made from an ordinary sewing machine stand. The metal parts are painted with aluminum paint. The top (i) is of solid wood painted with white enamel paint. The top is hinged at one end (h) and the other end is supplied with hinged brace rods (g) which fit into ratchet notches (j) on the metal frame (d). By means of this arrangement the top can be elevated, Figure 299, to any desired angle. This table is cheap, neat, clean and efficient. 264 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Fig. 299. Improvised Operating Table—Upright Position. CREATE PERI MUZZLES, TAPE AND OTHER METHODS. Muzzuxs. To avoid being bitten the surgeon should take the wise pre- caution of applying some means of restraint to the mouth before as Zs fo, LLC i eae => — Fig. 301. Tape Muzzle Properly Applied. Fig. 300. Clove Hitch Muzzle. an examination is made or an operation performed. The best and safest mouth restraint is some form of muzzle. The ordi- nary clove hitch, Figure 300, made of either cord, tape or a yy Yi (My Wy By “ny s . OK Fig. 302. Tape Muzzle Held by an Assistant. \) Fig. 303. Leather Strap Muzzle Held by an Assistant. 266 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. leather, and applied around the jaws in such manner as to close the mouth and keep: it closed with bow tie back of the poll, makes an excellent muzzling device. Figure 301 repre- sents the tape muzzle properly applied. As a simple, temporary precaution. in making a hurried examination the muzzle may be applied and the ends of the tape held by an assistant as shown in Figures 302 and 303. All short-nosed animals, in which the capacity of the nasal passages is limited, must be secured by this method with extreme caution to avoid suffocation. To remove the muzzle and release the jaws, simply untie the knot by grasping end of tape. There are several desirable muzzles manufactured and sold, some of them better than others. A comprehensive idea of them may be obtained by referring to the following illustrations: MY Soy A! ty } a) / 4 Fig. 304. Automatic Muzzle Applied. MUZZLES, TAPE AND OTHER METHODS. rs) OV ~— ES EE a Fig. 305. Safety Muzzle Applied. Fig. 307. Protection Muzzle. 268 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Fig. 308. Hungarian Muzzle. TTT Fig. 309. Adjustable Leather Muzzle. Fig. 310. Collar Nippers. The collar nippers, Figure 310, are useful for grasping wild and vicious dogs by the neck preparatory to restraining them. Figure 311 represents a dog held safe for examination by a firm grasp with one hand by the nape of the neck and the MUZZLES, TAPE AND OTHER METHODS. 269 iS > Fig. 311. Hobday’s Method of veins a Dog Safe for Examination. Fig. 312. Safe Method of Holding a Dog for Examination or Operation. 270 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. other hand held firmly against the lower jaw. A hold of this kind prevents opening of the jaws. Another safe method of holding a dog, Figure 312, is by grasping the fore and hind legs and bringing them up to the side of the jaws, in which position they are held by tight grasp- ing and firm pressure on each side of the face. In this position the dog is absolutely helpless. t} Y f "4 Fig. 313. Holding Jaws Apart with Tapes. Figure 313 represents the jaws being held apart with a § I : § tape or cord looped around both the lower and upper jaw. Miles’ Method of Restraining the Bitch. The method of Miles, Figure 314, of restraining the bitch for “spaying” operation consists of first applying a tape muzzle MUZZLES, TAPE AND OTHER METHODS. 271 (1). A piece of small rope or cord (c) (b) is then tied by a running noose knot above each hock (e) (d). The bitch is then hung up to nail or hook (a). Another similar rope is fixed Fig. 314. Miles’ Method of Restraining the Bitch. around both fore legs, above the elbows (f) (h). The operator now places his foot through loop (g) on fore legs, which allows him to make suflicient traction to hold the animal in an ex- tended position without the aid of an assistant. PARES: Restraint of the Hog. leva pal eek ReEsTRAINT oF THE Hoa. Little or no difficulty is experienced in casting and securing young pigs or small hogs, either in the standing or recumbent positions; but aged and large animals are more difficult and dangerous to control, and by their tusks sometimes inflict severe lacerated wounds. Some large hogs are tedious and difficult to catch, and when caught most of them are extremely difficult and unhandy to hold. This is largely due to the few and inaccessibility of projecting parts by which a firm hand hold may be taken. In restraining or securing the hog we have only two objects in view, viz., pro- tecting the operator and assistants from bites and wounds from the tusks, and sufficient immobilization of the animal for exam- ination and operation. CaTcHING THE Hoa. . Many methods have been suggested whereby the hog may be conveniently caught preparatory to securing for operation. The animal may be seized above the ankle of one or both hind legs, or by the ears, or both, and thrown on its side. Food may be placed in a deep vessel and while engaged in eating, it may be captured. Or a stiff piece of cord with a loop or running noose upon one end of it may be tied to end-of a stick and a piece of bread or other solid food placed in the loop; when the hog opens its mouth to take the food the loop is passed over its snout and tightened. Or a loop may be placed on the ground and tightened as soon as the animal has placed one of its feet into it. The mechanical hog catcher, Figure 315, is an excellent de- vice for catching hogs. It consists of a pair of metal jaws (c) (d) fastened to the end of a long pole (h). These jaws are hinged (j) and are closed (a) (b) around the leg of the 276 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. animal by making firm and continued traction on the rope (e) (g). The hog can now be approached and further restraint applied. Fig. 315. 7 Fig. 316. Hog Catcher Open Ready for Reception of Animal. Figure 316 represents a hog catcher placed in the gateway of a fence (a) (b). The lever (c) is attached in pivot fashion RESTRAINT OF THE HOG. 277 at bottom by a strong nail or iron pin. The hog thrusts its head through opening (h) at which time the lever is forced over (d) against side of animal’s neck and locked by pins through holes (e) in top support. Figure 317 represents hog trap made in box or crate fash- ion. The frame is made of 2x4 inch lumber strongly bolted at corners. The front end has a door (A) made of two strong thick oak boards with cross cleats on the inside at top and bot- l nisl < XN NN SEES Fig. 328. Hog Secured Ready for Operation. pion Hog Holder, and the restraint is complete. Or, instead of fixing the legs together, the animal may be secured as in Fig- ure 329, with a pole or rail over the neck and shoulders. This pole (¢) is simply thrust through an opening (b) between the rails of a fence, and is held down firmly against the hog by pressure downward (d) on its free end. If two assistants are available to seize, cast and secure a hog of ordinary size, it should be done as follows: One assistant seizes a hind leg above the hock, the other assistant seizes the two ears, then by their 284 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. combined efforts the animal is cast on its side and kept in that position by placing the knee on its neck. Qf", MW WH YZ ¢ lie WY WN WiZ, i} y Ys (UL hy (« LO ie Luz ——— Fig. 329. Hog Secured by a Pole or Rail Over Neck and Shoulders. Conkey’s Method of Restraining the Sow for “Spaying Operations.” Procure a piece of 3-8 inch rope (soft) about six feet long, tie the free ends together forming a loop, as shown in Figure 330. Next you will procure a 2x14-inch plank about 12 feet long; place it on the floor or ground as the case may be, either spike the upper end fast or drive a stake in the ground below, or in some manner make the plank secure (D). Now make your rope fast to the upper end of the plank with a spike (B), or by boring a hole through the plank large enough to allow the rope to be drawn up through, when it will be secured by a large knot in its ends. This should be so arranged that when the hog is fastened to the plank she will be about waist high, as indi- eated in the following illustrations: RESTRAINT OF THE HOG. 285 Fig. 330. Conkey’s Method of Restraining the Sow for “Spaying Operation’”’—First Step. Fig. 331. Conkey’s Method of Restraining the Sow for “Spaying Operation’”—Second Step. 286 RESTRAINT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. The operator will stand facing the plank, with his right hand toward the low end of the plank; pass your right hand (a) through the looped rope, and instruct your assistant to grasp both right legs of the hog and bring it to you, placing it on the board. As he approaches pass your left hand under your right hand and the rope, grasping the left hind leg, while your right hand grasps the right hind leg; now guide the left leg to your Fig. 332. Conkey’s Method of Restraining a Sow for “Spaying Operation’’—Animal Secured. right hand, which grasps it. The right hand now retains both hind legs, Figure 331, while your left hand grasps the loop from over your wrist and carries it back, dropping it posterior to the hind feet. As you drop the rope back of the feet you are to say “pull’—meaning that your assistant is to pull the hog downward on the plank, making the rope taut, as is shown in Figure 332. With a little practice a sow can be secured, by this method, in less than five seconds. INDEX eo i hS INDEX A PAGE Abilgaard’s Modification of Danish Casting and Securing Har- MOSSE 25 6.5. G Stokoe 0.0.0: GOI ORR RNR CCRC IOI I non 125, 126 Accidents to Horse in Use of Operating Table ............... 161 Adjustable Dog Muzzle ............... th PERT G CEOR-UORC ROR ROL OIE: 268 AINE TCA aa NOS Ci CH ATMN Drs rens clevele shone pa aisle orchessieholciors’s Ghiaw eveue dots 221 AmiecricanaNoser Clamps with: ROPE seeaes sc c.cetsceesce sss ome oa Pap NTH TH CAT eS IM eae Meee Mee 4) she's siccauete Ieleveiane vo a ierets aeielee ensue ations Sue 66 AMTICO —— SMG gS ity kets ailsss pi Aadeuel.ctio) etal sels oto Saapenea al neve ele ehela w eielayers 230 PANUUS UM ANT Mees OSIUTS Heo here ye dese kane rae forays eke Mie setera ene eee eal 63, 64 PNGEING Te; SGI CSRS UIC meat sie, och oy. Sais oe cast i a aware Sr cb oe Sow nek marci cot sevobe 28, 12, 227 FACULONMT AL CHI) OMA ZC Hi, cite cca aiivielc eles evsire teva orneheleCheueiereremisiele ei nienee 266 B Bancusue stocks, pase. ac BT Pe Pever es rovtewesisk cupeetne ie tenable rede or ORELANT reno 2h DD PFBETMACTC Se co cies sue sree ae es Bie oe seas, aed fe Gr duds eave emacs ehaneisee aha) oitlobedoeredt ace 19, 20 TES Ce ER eae earteaen ciis (city Es REC Ree ea ag eee cRe ERC Ciclo hte Creme ici y 20 INViO OG IN: Barter ncteg teeters ors. a0) Sch casi ome Selene: Gea fate omaioteies ie Rearentene ream 19 Barnick’s Loop Hobbles ...... SSN Alaa arog cVaMich SGX's co nse SONS Soa CONC roe oLOTHONS 84 IBC CHET Se ENOMDESh sree caste ie arate tay ous, aNaep wie 'soenelisi eis: ard, scala Slopes eae opeodeee 81 Belmmonmia@iderm Ep POsWaSSO cece sia terserciele cis vets areetoter 50 Cribs UOMO DMC Sabra eaciaucteraxer oye s) svete ee se. ercieilayevg saree eelshane, pw snakeemlahelee 88, 89 Bernandotande Dh uckel eA PARAMS) vais os schac scl cle clo clare custrete Tis ay: IS Bernards Operatime Male. oo sre cece «cio «6: cis. 0) she) «, s 10-4) olone pelle ereileliey sie 253 BILAGHONGl Higeyeininsiseetslo sei COIS Cae IOE Oe ace CI acime rar Gio 2 21 Bradwood Operating, Rable sand! Chaim 5.10. cm) cloner islets 198-215 Broken! back Apparatus for Prevention! Of 2. ..... 0864-66 (035 KG, WE SES EOMCM OM a LUGS UP AMM Ga OTs oicrs rensesy ere aoa n cic fe vel(e\"eusveceliee 6 aire Goule Seaueyrotis eke iaysi, Ale: C Chigniiie Fine) Seebhobiten eieianess; gholel loess) Gocotdoacsgpbucudcodc 109-256 Castine sandesecunimotlarnessii COMKEY (Sit jer cla)e 2 lee eloiatersiale fares 113-116 (GHOST A IG, agrees Bice orotic © cee Ce RICE Dice is EMC o.c CRO oe 139, 140 COMMITEE! BI! aanoyehbileGl jon, IWie\als Sones ocoodaualooo deco cdo ome 140 290 INDEX. PAGE Casting and Securing Harness—Continued. PATS a i sie’ ove cad cg erode calle Jo) ait areueee akecesev eva nanelever erate oi Qicie silavete elcome 122-126 Mollar's Double VSid Gs Saves 1 tevahie cele cise Bis oueeene | Oe eee eae 130, 1381 “DOUDIEsSidies LANOrs os in oe ass ae SN Ce ee eee 135, 136 RAVCS ss tateic creneval'd dpetere, cue:10 Shaveuet ete pola uote eeus, cuthstiensuaverecavet@ioedauepeme iene 129 FAHD URS Saeeseseerarecct ve ae sau stele ye sraeactercuciete Siotaha ahacat see tio Por eieieeae 120, 121 KEM O Wil Stee seke arate aretatarek An tee oon oie aoe are LTE AR AON 24 heal ORIN STS etexetesat sone so wc shel atctn re satlo usb awe ny cvs Mereonayaieheta ais, samananeten Medoaere 131, 132 INICIO OM AMS ae vetara drat Ueb veh ior actors erate te Coenen eee lpy4, a5 Mae Soy (Ma leading hs acta spsscatte chs et che oro tensi ue koceus oven eiane ctaiee 137-139 OVI SMe onsen ain ee Mol atiat eect duoc hseehe crews te ee 133, 134 VOW OS Wiees crecccscc, cucee te cle ap asehe ter elo re, exe aite leu euenenss seme rone a hap alta ie ovis s route faye 126-128 TRETISISIE Filmy NG on aR” SPRL ee er Ep SR 0, aly, ale ys AVVATSTT ESE Were itee aietansrer vs lenct ou'etatances ey ohanseeeeve abet aioe etenatont iors suena 119, 120 ACP OTA SHIM oat 5, isre tale as ced ohana SITU) onal Rte ameROh Oke Too) oe soxnl Seale lot a vse e ene aa, 12 Casting and Securing the Horse, One Man Method of......... 141-152 (Coins dsecheehvatt aor eens culos et orci Deu RED toc cmc e 144-146 GIGASOMGS HRs hisses hence cette (ete Neves lars ke oka ole al siesta One eae 146-148 IMP SMO TAS Walesa re Rileseverenes Sve co clay Neves orauscoasr eve’ ishar'o. «-levekouenehans Raver otters 148-151 FRAT Y ZS im eiisyel ers) a uecysuareavarayeeletere 8 Saree custard eaeieite Wale ete sais ial chetouslererene 152 QUIS STAR aie cece vanes nes toa es co tenede Tele av eins fos Soe toners eiaistiouenewe ae Roe 141-143 Casting and Securing Horse with Hobbles, Directions for...... 82 Castineanids CCuUrin es thhesOxcrarccyereices ord oieicestanet cere «emer ty etorete onevore 238-246 With Conkey’s Self-Locking Buckle Hobbles ............ 241 WithsDouble Sid eseime ye cea ace cicicciets aieieler erect erere 245 Wath knowlesm WebrCastine searnessesea- science cio 245, 246 A\WVAltelay 18Xojavey INDO WY ISIOIGMS SacooanccccGo0bounosDoDODDOS 243 WithweRopesons Mhree ness oleae fase, oaeue cleo elem ene 248 RuetesaMethod-Ofimceetse bistetee retin a eiacciare eae atone ere oe 239 SOMME SS IMETMIOG IM. chee s cscis, sieveceee oie suave ssi Were wie saettienensroielensiers 240 (Ceilhvesy (Geist ehiel Sewuiniires iors “Shoah? Saccosgauoaodo50c 240 CatchinesthesDor withaCollarsNippDeUsmer tira cmc ee 268 Cat chim pethe rs ENO Sos. pram tes os ealisesncusty eevelions lcs evsalavele omisoretote rs . 215-278 WiaithsCorn and. Barrel eee vedere nee es Setiee steel eevoremiedavers 278 With: MechanicaltiG@atcher= sec nc teisocicie et inkocitn oer 276 SVT alo alter neat eo each par etection gna a aiouh or Sa archiver ake ceil erode toate Cetera renee 277 Champion. THO) MHOlMer sc) cciaras cra ciensta ie ocd tere sas ohooh nsrstaler cack 279 Chicago Veterinary College Operating Table................. 185-188 “Chuter stor Cattlenn cp3er 5 ves eects ee sneer eres eee or ner ee 2a4 eClovierEitch——DoreMuzzlem\iadenbyeere eee eenie teers 265 CollarvNipDeTs. seis clive tise « cist ace: oo cialaeainis copone Fave is raver avvaliotiate totes onete "oneneke 268 Conkey’s' «Operatineyablew 6 cate cio soe cies icheraietonene rev laxeiorerettaneian 188, 183 Conkey/s Methodior Securing thesSoOws -.s. se ca sieieeiecielcieieleeiseree 285, 286 Conkey’s Self-Locking Buckle Hobbles .................... 86, 87, 241 INDEX. 291 PAGE ControllinievAppaAratusMORsOXy Vicia: si ers seseeteleleteteieierere eiiels alclers 223 Comics Castine andusecuring) Harness "sss cman see c ccc css 139, 140 COZIeTSEOPerabinige Nal Cleave says sce sesporeve eee ee renete ae a wl sieves alee 164-166 CrOSSe Ob DISS evacieiees AAS. Sate creo iene.c wieie Meese: Merchants, oom aieaciesg'sishs ia Girish ine VANS GATE chaps ccc svat oire volun! cketavorahe Ghabeverenal cteleie sic cs Slehais 63, 64 ; D Danish Casting and Securing Harness ....... estore rents sors AG DawilatteSeO Pera sea le wc rereyeis’s eheire. «ue e¥s rete ar aleve el ahets aie) sole auske Secs 161 TTPO TE OWS Crate pee eee wisinas: Srertere svateraisialave) oho states oheuelious Slate weve reveneseiere 162, 163 Dawson Mrenchy Doe EOD DIES! © 5. asco esac otic oo aelcec es ¢ 250 WelahanivstOperatinies Lable sa. cee acseteemie sn cisle se eiete ie cise dere 259, 260 DEenenhbours:se UMprovised: RODE! ODDIE jem wee ance aisies ee cle verse 78 Dae Leg EL ULL OMSN PENI onc S sc fhe oye) og Searle rosso Mero alera seas a's 25-27 BAUS eta eaess Mee okstes cane ous iaverenet oi cite H's hee cuca eteten oe Tomer ovale acl cho ereN. 27 IH CIT ESB RENT MA eterna ped cel a chcl cia \ickai one rer ees Po ome tetehe eee Ral steer ote 20 GWG AIS Pago ores he Crstebers ores aiaue atane oes otssuadae steve Suny Sis sa riers eteieecer srs 25 Directions for Casting and Securing Horse with Hobbles...... 82 Releasine selorselirome EObDIeS Seen aces acre cies oeiereieieieie ase 83 DOS NETO DOES erererers mic tree: Ss ceo =) 1S ohtoues east ohielc: crovaveRatcic stare slitederaccrainiele 250-253 DA WSON= ERC GH eats. cvecensdsyat ties hevloasns vie teens Gre Sie oral ensiel s sueine la) hofews 250 IRUC IOC AES): septs Stal 5 Bec ee CAC aC ROISe OIG HOR ne iE ee ae aia ae 251 Ibanjopronalsxerol (Cloretsh Wyss) Gaonaacpeeaaeocoduuoogacocqdcosbodc 252 ROW arava ncnstos ci tere a aie aoe ler ool rated osteo CSET Eeapenet Ses ENS cians ~ 253 Dog, Holding Safe for Examination and Operation ............ 269 OS PIMA LILO Sex. re tons yos este eos asserts uydis ee acai aie) cae Whoel eners ote okelmcbora nee 265-268 PANTS CANT ites cree aes aes) suas vrei alae’ a) ahevel sre) e. tilops ane obeyed ono eteneretereclelts 268 SUT ROTATED Geers va, crevenat’s cawene lee) oss rarlenron svoxer'aiig @ ist ifouel © 6 iar awererdideecayers CurictePe 266 WOW; Cre CHR iain ster enaucvs, aie cis toceaeyd vere tert vce aye hte Snes tone sere 265 SF ACIIT aTEV TIME 2 Piva ce caieyrarokeParo archaea oi. alstekane. oiakalwives® «6 te eee 268 NES AINC Temes XM cls) ede vs iehias stor ete) one Suse vise +: a hehe, ecensi el slieb eters es olere ahenae 267 TE SATAN TSN OTL Faual osuss fone usheiese clio, diss. dig subeiuhevone: hen aime, ethu eecte demon 265 ST OTE CLOT em ete Neri toie ey ce ot cve eke Syoiich snceiar suraine tebe ov es Sueie eter spate 267 WC LY pee te teycucastoe ences: 6 ey otcpa shana teuste cs eros 35 Milesiviethodaofeseccurins the Doe 4... os. nem eciee en a cele 270 NrerhOd Rote Se Cunimeres tid 211ml aSi merereiieeerieiiciets clei: 137-139 ROpPe HODES a7 Nees. c eeracieettas = chem wtesieiearasiocee tareressha mien 80, 97-99 © Mohler’s Method of Securing All Four Legs .................. 45 Method of Securing Near Fore Arm to Near Thigh....... 100 Method of Securing Off Hind to Plank and Near Fore and Nearebindeless dostachp@ then mye ariceta eerie aioe 100 IMENT Ch SRO DIVES is PM reiexctotor oc toe anen suet oie tones whe ranotecstrteye cena shevscreneteierene 85 IMU ZZISS MID OS 0 crates le eeste opt ences: Mlaiencan retest eiis ote eye etches Ciclo eee 265-268 PAIR ALS WALLS a m.Pates eet eter re leue one clo Sus Teoma een 268 INUIT OMUATTC 5 S06 Sardi wer eiaa ene eee iede. ou chrestes tener auslfere Waann tenenaneneneeorerete 266 (Silchar als hie] le teas ree een en atm Ane Sa cen aoe on aceon uc 265 EDU OTA athe orale lsc es suera, allots aie lerenel ete tereNS ioe tenets Leche Ronee 268 TiC ate rips ORs skoo c:chaueoie cies ost eale ie Kevewaiclo oeeieaue aie Roe eta eaS 267 IDET RHO) Deh) ON Ree ee eee CARER Rae eCRe ey AR oii arcEG ain ia TCR Ome 265 PROTECTIONS Breese crsseac ie vaiereterel ata th al sve eye an creuet me mieeava al SuaeSreneNeweneeS 267 SATO TY: isis Seite vedesets ro saveve Cases elie alle, cllelieiis Verte bie ie jenonstonevecstiaie takamoweimetens 267 MISERY OS :~,yroses ete 1 Cres Ue OR omeone emia SV amere eae oer Ta ane eee peney euetetats eke 265 N New York State Veterinary College Operating Table.......... 169-185 Stokes: 2A eiaaes save sravercte pr euclsvansusvoueraue cites oa toreuc eves eats oisietaranc 61-63 INippers—C olla recto ney eer rendba eacsaeereebeteien a sussay erate ets 268 Do ysfe wan ©) 01) 0) eee eee enna Any rer meen cnn cits Gin erg 6 oicrcicerkorseic adc 221-223 IATIVOTIGCAIMS - sala. Miteet tevacatoret ot ate arch ote ios cey ele phe OES a oe one 221 AMerican?. with! ROPE vse same crateeia ere leiscersy vie enolelcheloratayateuene ate 221 1DpAbI ol AVOobbAKEe G56 ow edloe oonGs doo eob ood Say ioabede eile ier San lneits 222 English, Modified, with Metal eee Barats, oer ueter nerahe omens 222 INDEX. 297 PAGE Nose Clamps—Continued. (CiGTRITO EB osetia Ne i Ce ree art aR ORI Ee et 222 ibe ane eras cae Pate toteney arene. sr eucretneucyel oc elalls ie RAL Vaan arenes) oe ators eee 223 Wath S prinieinanidelCep Clas cc, sncre she ic leis ae cite re eal bisieietere a 222 O One Man Method of Casting and Securing the Horse ......... 141-152 GINA SAIGHS ‘ahs 66-5 moe bytes ce Eiete ain tloles aienO RIE aca EAI ene 144-146 (GUISES KOLO oh 6 SE Sioa we eae SOREN TEONSISIE cE oncty ORIG ees cE ee a 146-148 WEIS ICTS memeete tener oecWets Coe, ar crchs.-o.s eter? cia ec siei erase Sam ucligialld ie ees Stes 148-151 IRBITES SY 5.4 0 OG Dd or EERO ROTO NS COD I OE aI ne 152 EUTNS Sil caremeretectis ne rahedisceue, ane oc closers suieierers 185-188 WonmkiGygSmmemiters set eicre aisca) oisha ley sive © Voi tlis cil Ss evolve 6 queen en eeateds 188, 189 CW OZMCT SEM yehe cewek tie feats eis toe or Seas ol |S ayn stele) o/s’ Siar iar Siar osha ee ,; 164-166 MO) FAVA EDU AS iebewsyeu ee neqvacvciens Rote evel cunishsicetene sito isso se wide oie eee loand erede tb tievle 161 ID AVAL Se LIM TOVECM seksi sierra ere ee tac our ore ale late See 162, 163 (Gkeieiaazh oterarararkctor 4 On eoryord cinicie NC aT ene RE Gee eee ee 195-197 Od SSOnwandyVEASC ers eres aici eiercie sie ean ee omer ta teen 166-169 Kansas City Veterinary (Wollegeuancs ssicice ocle ec amc ee 197, 498 LEA" BH el Orsi ces Oo beatae OREO e RCN Oro Srey RECS CA CICLO oto Bre 190-194 New York States Vieterinany Collese: c.cas ac. oc cmes oe etcie 169-185 TEAR EMSS Uae O1okS 5 CR ORG EuCRE OO MICRO O ROI ee aEEO a NOT Ca CCCI ara ee EE 190 OperatinesErouSsh——VOUNeISie aa sialewccerys ee eveva lo cleie ao) cbiereiclciee area wie 253 Over se DoublesSide: linles@astinieyRODES sence ecmicieseetic esac ce isis, ili! Shopelites? ale lol ol ones Me abe 8 oboe enol ounDoee DOSS Sinn ode eerra ac 81 298 INDEX. By. Conkeyes Ho pples ee yer sa cteateeleietet states nunelote: one ByeDoubleeSide Muime sheets aiete sio ear etstetels he aeweler a rotates e Bysie Bille yaa nnes S24 ts, ccwereacninwclote sorel otorers craters eoegerewelses By Knowles Earnie Sire terse yay ais sioreie ele lens) cttereiet ctetereloncee (eke By VRoperHixed: tocEorms: «feasts w eis esc. cnsis crouse sicher ovens By Ropevon Three Wess! 47 Jeccseers cio ee wis oereve,eue enor By ARALESTEIS! MICTMNO GH sare ascntevetalevete ileoieiere eye seoteretsee we oreo iemerole Byes Olne rs: IMIG HMO Ml fae cucu hous tarciehcrarovoeceyMeedentcicrecoa one uorteretens Ox—Restraintiot ins standin'e POStuUre ane). lag easels enters DANITENES OUT PIES 23S tere Mepope latte wcicon nl oor vce mntarrons seteeltds) © ser'eina, sara taltehclmaliawenteyremepr ke AMP MOUr ess = by, Chie 3:....6 6 seach sieves, wharg isl onereie enetorreenens ANIL INoiiGe IDC fone Simei | Sodas oondoccgoHacccobacoadDOGOUK IBICEYOl lakers coe COG cio LER ate cores Cinna Camino clmaian cio cietorosi Wath: NOSe. Clamp sy cx sore seer oieiers i celts: lo) ar avleustel'ey cucvssscclete elisha AWVAl Walpal RYoy Ker amends coho orticiio ober. crea o Crohn Oriciaitn oe cld Ost o/0-C 0x0 WAND OY IRONS HO IEOMG ooccoonueuunonocoon gone booasodanGC Wisin WASHES) AND OBNEEDIS! Goo ooypoacaneoduuEeDoooo oe Os 6 PB OtT MOne ese S Sli ree wesc terete cto canes! ah ote cone uatane faucet encre es TEXoi. NOMA ICA lone anes SRS Goounooncnvsccdgsccnoncad OUI MIIN GPUS O'S ers = ons ee recast ohietion eravie st oucaree nie rienieme oraweylone meter fons IBYoyelay ISbeayel beets! ony ISSEY WWII! Gooocaccocncccasusaooor Iya, IBhyayel ILEIAS lony IEE! caoonoudouoacoooconoDOGOCoOsaN Bodo, IebiaGl IDES lone IBEW [oooencdoodansouudcnoDKoCb ods IByoo. IBbliaVGl ILS lon ODS odaccocacocncenson0oboga0DoDUSS BOVa Jshhaol ILS lor SHC Cir CHOWN odenscsabogucos nD boeneoeo Both Hind Legs by Smith’s Anti-Kicker .................. Over INORG AinGl Ome IGG ILOE sacconaccascoonoooDs0enoUKOOS One Fore and One Hind Leg by Hess’ Method............ Ome iehingl IWS sooacoocdchaoos ooo bNNbouDMPoDOGOHED DADC One Hind) Weerby ElESS? MiCGtMOG eee eel ele ele ee) otatelliellelsh nels SIO le UM hell peosdosouaas Gon soacd dao DO nO nUCaU ROC AbOeDOG IZAYKSE. IBIOMNES EINES? souncocachocoocasoadaopooooosuGeOodo Peterson’s Hock Joint Flexing and Fixing Apparatus......... eyo Le “GOMES! SOS oo be aos acdocatsooeonsodoooD Asoo Pfeiffer’s Modification of Danish Casting Harness............ Ae whierl WehydahiGle ILOxXojo) 1SIOVOINIS, soncdoscncoouncouocaopooonD eas PAGE 219-246 238-246 241 245 241 245, 246 243 243 239 240 220-237 235-237 237 236 220-225 225 220 221-223 225 224 228 226, 227 227 230-233 231 231-233 233 230 231, 232 230 234, 235 235 227-229 228, 229 228 83 111 63 124, 125 80 INDEX. 299 PAGE Ae ee OMS visser rover ereyevovers ict elle. si aret strove, cuss, o| sueteteteweuarelomkelets 4s ~e 435 89; 91), 95 Prachical es vMiewnOdsotebestralmin 2) iOS) sia ae sieelaiere «acl oie erere 280 Price cseOperating, Mable cc asco so cioaie eiclolawle Gina eid se wince elolsien 190 EGOLe Choe DOS. e VINIZZLCY waaay eters one a) ere olever saree einerinrs ousha Ss esas ches 267 R IRABIOO cs ILiiN@Ps) Ishi TOs DESK. Gano acdogsomeos GoOeen nooo OU OE 48 Rarey’s One Man Method of Casting a Horse ................ iby? IRC MIN HST. 12%o si oht—l stored Sone cooGosoue saooomatoM Omid uCG 78-215 (Oe “tte 6 8 alo SiS ot POTATO Fe ROTC MCT CROTCRCR ORONO ICR PETG Cars CROC ane ire ae 238-246 Releasing a Horse from Hobbles—Directions for .............. 83 VESUR AIM O fete ES COM CIM Oize | 5 cysia).0: sus (ec shskeneueloucteiets Guctiereies stat os. 00s) denies elie 153-156 ReStramiteand: WO enitallmevalbersi 7: Say. she slcvetereorsielerrelclelcveve «) c/suer ere, +016 25-27 EVES Cre eu a fa sD) Oper, cerateteire, auvsi/ah eri eynn, ate erveusitetorterronatoh efor evorialtctete ateuave ea sieusve tee 249-271 Vem OMIM SSH s ..schavszers: es) alel ace oes asertacre ele ouchereteter steep sisal estes ote eats 250-253 Baer ET OU Sats, sid eee cies sjccice teres ale. Gd ak Ge enan dolls, shone dy avelote Snenete rc dative 269 BV Viles WMC tino s BAe Pinvevsie canes cue cesie teuehsrsitehe cess ear eto nelees 270-271 SV emVILEZ ZL OSB crt teesctettencletree ade taysite fase uer eda etoligeverere! soba ohare eealensuaatonenetone 265-268 By OperatinioeMaples: sec cucrecos cc ehetercns et auelskeqeosnare rel tote meets tees 250-264 VES tami tis @imEl@ Sompetayeuayas sxc biel Nevers coveterny octusrahatiors loretel aveve- ch Revevereccccke carey 275-286 Byam OnkevasiiViCtMOdy Barccserers evs ssvenieuecuin ceaterclons eons aaisee woe 285, 286 By Ielolkehhaves TBI MGI Soong oocnnoudoannocoodsoce 281, 282 Byeeolevors Rails Over) Neck anda shoulldensmgeci- cient thei: 284 EVO RACTIC AN INTEUHOU, cs:s Sieco cys cs cee tarot ecchort oie Hekeste ere +3 280 (Hore OpPeravvOme sys ceocsieud cece. oie scares a TCO eee eerste 283 RVEStLAInite Of) LOL SC wire cieotene slekenetevevele osieusl sie sa) etoratorncuete oxatvetshever toe 13-215 nee CUM CN POSTUT EN aie cussed iene cialolale sterolers cleaners eater aerate 78-215 Casting and Securing Harness and Ropes............ 109-256 GrOSSHEVOD DISS 5. ie crave ievsncreroueiiole. ohersiiare, qe aueyenokocntvenederstc Bisheks rae ETO DME eae rwrn syete eee paver were tesvevisye)'oi eo aituaye’ mila sherolsve sieuetonensmeperoren 78-108 Onea Vian WethOd Of 2 sick. cis see ss Se.c a qe He @rdusie eas rele re 141-152 Operatin en Male sre satensre is seve cieio, ari oleiecre/Askehs aisiseeint vere 157-215 Restraint) Of OLrse: ine Stan Gin sPOSGUTEI as «cele clele same cieioeteiien 13-70 MipHournuessy bya Galvayme: Sm ViethOdiec ans crevaee icra rel 46 AND) Loe IDES one labh oy NoI lA) Gaadaacnaacaducsuobucoogocac 47-51 By MOLeaniSMEthOd sdvscaociens eracus.ojslecoheharanets cers yole a Wiejewehetiesce 45 1B5\7 "1 21(0) OVS ane reteko e oScReAO EROS Ole Clo Caner HEIArc co COO ER PeRCS CO cto 45 EV eOLOCK Sisereaes ten eihe Rucners ie rekeret suensanreKapeuegor ons to, cto alraveTensped ene tesuateke 52-63 IB Vie Decade RO DEU ie agsecer ores evercWeretetoie oh avevseevel ote eral ists erlarelsvenciensy « 42 BOTH CES 5, dia: hictcinceueasc tone rhea Shelve srslra) eo siete ieUelieu arekt versie srs 38-41 Both Hind Legs by Ewell Farm Service Hobbles......... 41 Bothehindswess: by German yAppaLatuSwe eerevereicvspriere scl letolelehe 39 300 INDEX. Restraint of Horse in Standing Posture—Continued. eae Bye TRODES iy setoaen, A iecces cy cuegecans cteb ene baeee Sea ee eae ote ae 42 Bye Wochersi Service Lop pDlesHaceemee re tae eeeee eee 40 Onemoreuver hy eKnee Straps ese eee 28-31 On ev IMG Me ee esis notaries aie 31-38 OnevElindwuessby German Methods: see heeseee eee 36 One Hind Leg Merillat’s Single Side Line ............... 35 Onaver IShbaG] IDSES lone TRO qo) WEN 5 oan cacsannonsuedsuncocue 32 OnesrHindmbecssby Sidemlcinerrn asa meee ceieee 390 OQnesEind wee shy Surcineles and) ROpemeases eee eseceaee 34 REStraimt— Knots USC dasa ier epi eriewierencr ena re iatainy cle sorters 109, 110 VE SURAIMG MO Le Oxmaeyar caviar ae cutl rareee ees sa cnaie Ree iho hie ome 229-246 In BRecumbent ROstuUmes = isimrerael jcc seein cia veevenie eae a oiereeee 238-246 ByAsOOuKe ys SEIOWDICS® Be sccieecs oeieitero cre clea eeepc eee 241 \NViilal IDE oRel< Cie MAWES? IRINA? soca cacduaaccuasc 241 With Double Side Line ..... ES OIG Sis Se epi 245 With Knowles’ Web Casting Harness ................ 245, 246 WithsRopesbixedstomihreesbercua ane eerine mimtrcneer 243 HVE OY 1RCOYOXS). 1D-