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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

CHAPTER 5 Instruments Used for Bovines This group of instruments is used to restrain, treat, and care for cattle. INSTRUMENT Rope Halter FUNCTION To control an animal’s head while the…

CHAPTER 3 Instruments for Small Animals These instruments are used when caring for and treating small animals. INSTRUMENT Tourniquet FUNCTION To occlude a blood vessel so a venipuncture can be…