If, however, the cow is to be preserved, her two forefeet and the lower hind one should be safely fastened together and the upper hind one drawn back.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Similarly with the croup turned upward and forward, that should be pushed on forward, and if the forefeet and head can be secured it will be a natural anterior presentation, with the back of the calf turned upward toward the rump of the cow.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The stag's last effort had been to clear this gully; but it had only managed to strike the opposite bank with its forefeet when the death-wound did its work, and then the hapless animal had rolled back with its final groan into the position in which they now found it.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black