. Method of Throwing Cattle. Place a strong halter on a cow or bull and tie them securely about two feet from the ground or floor; take one-half inch rope, about 40 feet long, tie one end around the horns or to the top part of the halter; then pass the rope back and around the base of the neck, making a half hitch; then back again and around the animal's body, just back of the front limbs, again making a half hitch. Run the rope back and place it around the body, just in front of the hips, making another half hitch. In this manner the half hitches should be along the spine. The attendant shoul
. Method of Throwing Cattle. Place a strong halter on a cow or bull and tie them securely about two feet from the ground or floor; take one-half inch rope, about 40 feet long, tie one end around the horns or to the top part of the halter; then pass the rope back and around the base of the neck, making a half hitch; then back again and around the animal's body, just back of the front limbs, again making a half hitch. Run the rope back and place it around the body, just in front of the hips, making another half hitch. In this manner the half hitches should be along the spine. The attendant should then pull on the rope firmly and steadily. In a very short time the animal will go down without much of an eiTort on the part of the attendant. The animal can then be secured so as to prevent it getting up while being treated or operated on.
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