Instruments for Hoof Care
CHAPTER 10 Instruments for Hoof Care This chapter covers instruments that are used in cattle and horses to care for their hooves. INSTRUMENT Hoof Pick FUNCTION To remove debris, mud,…
Needle Holders and Scissors
CHAPTER 16 Needle Holders and Scissors The needle holders are used to place sutures; the scissors are used to cut tissue, suture material, bandaging material, and other items. INSTRUMENT Mayo-Hegar…
Teat Instruments
CHAPTER 22 Teat Instruments This chapter covers instruments that are used in cattle, especially dairy cattle, to correct defects and problems with teats. INSTRUMENT Teat Dilator FUNCTION To open the…
Miscellaneous Surgical Instruments and Equipment
CHAPTER 17 Miscellaneous Surgical Instruments and Equipment These instruments perform a variety of jobs. They can be an essential part of the surgery suite, and many are specialized for particular…
Retractors and Rib Spreaders
CHAPTER 18 Retractors and Rib Spreaders Retractors are instruments that are used to hold open a wound, incision, or organs so that the surgeon can view underlying tissues. Retractors are…
Instruments Used for Pigs, Sheep, and Goats
CHAPTER 12 Instruments Used for Pigs, Sheep, and Goats These instruments are used to restrain, treat, and care for this group of animals. INSTRUMENT Hog Snare FUNCTION To capture and…
Tubes and Intravenous and Urinary Catheters
CHAPTER 7 Tubes and Intravenous and Urinary Catheters A variety of tubes and catheters are used in veterinary medicine to help patients recover from injuries, illnesses, and surgeries. INSTRUMENT Esophageal…
Instruments for Castration of Large Animals
CHAPTER 8 Instruments for Castration of Large Animals This chapter covers instruments that are used to castrate, tail-dock, and ear-notch large animals. INSTRUMENT Burdizzo Emasculatome FUNCTION To perform a bloodless…
Instruments for Dehorning Animals
CHAPTER 6 Instruments for Dehorning Animals This chapter covers instruments used to remove horns from animals. INSTRUMENT Horn Gouge FUNCTION To remove horn buds or very small horns. CHARACTERISTICS A…
Dental Instruments
CHAPTER 21 Dental Instruments This chapter covers dental instruments that are used in most routine dental cleanings. However, this is not a comprehensive list of all the dental instruments available….
