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 castration in a large animal. |
| COMMON NAME | Burdizzo |
| CHARACTERISTICS | Blunt jaws that have a double-action wrenching device crush the blood vessel and spermatic cord through the skin of the testicle. This is not recommended on very large testicles because it is difficult to apply enough pressure. This instrument is available in 9-, 12-, 14-, 16-, and 19-inch lengths. A knee brace is available for the larger models. |
INSTRUMENT
Elastrator
| FUNCTION | To perform a bloodless castration or tail dock on a large animal. |
| CHARACTERISTICS | This instrument has pegs; a thick rubber band can be placed around them. The handles are squeezed to stretch the rubber band so that it goes around the testicle or tail. The rubber band restricts blood flow to the testicle or tail, and it is left in place until the testicle or tail falls off. |
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