Restraint of domestic animals; a book for the use of students and practitioners; 312 illustrations from pen drawings and 26 half tones from original photographs . Figure 195 shows the table in an upright position ready foruse. The animal stands close beside it. The halter strap ispassed through a convenient aperature in the detachable headpiece of the table and the head pulled against the surface, afterwhich the strap is tied to cleats provided for the purpose. Whenthis is done the girth-straps and foot nooses are tightened, thelatter being accomplished by suitable ratchet windlasses onthe und
Restraint of domestic animals; a book for the use of students and practitioners; 312 illustrations from pen drawings and 26 half tones from original photographs . Figure 195 shows the table in an upright position ready foruse. The animal stands close beside it. The halter strap ispassed through a convenient aperature in the detachable headpiece of the table and the head pulled against the surface, afterwhich the strap is tied to cleats provided for the purpose. Whenthis is done the girth-straps and foot nooses are tightened, thelatter being accomplished by suitable ratchet windlasses onthe under side of the platform. If required, the tail may belashed to the detachable tail piece. When the animal is thoroughly secured, the table may betilted 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 valveas to be positively located in every position. Its action issmooth and free from all undesirable vibration. A small triplexpump driven by an electric motor provides the water supply. A OPERATING TABLES*. 171. Fig. 195. New York State Veterinary Coillege Table, Upright Position, Ready for Use. This ilkistration shows adjustability of the head rests, thearrangement of body girths and ropes, the iron post which sup-ports the table when in horizontal position, also heavy metalfoot pieces at bottom of table. The head and tail rests are re-movable and interchangeable. 172 EESTEAINT OP DOMESTIC ANIMALS.
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