“Pumping” the animal will assure more complete bleeding. This can be accomplished by lifting the hindquarter with the tail, pulling the foreleg, and applying a pumping motion with a foot in the flank ([fig. 7]).
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Figure 7.—Pumping to assure complete bleeding.
Removal of Legs
If the animal has to be moved to another location for hoisting, tie a rope or chain around the hindlegs above the hocks ([fig. 8]). Position the animal with the hindlegs directly beneath the hoist. Roll the animal onto its back and prop it in place with two concrete or wooden blocks ([fig. 9]).
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