Castration

Question 1

Name this instrument and what it does…
What is it indicated for?

Answer 1

Pincer Emasculatome
{aka Burdizzo/Pincer}

Crushes spermatic cord, including blood supply

indicated for teat amputation, tail docking, bloodless castration

Question 2

Name this instrument.

Answer 2

Plain emasculator

Question 3

Name the instrument

Answer 3

Reimer emasculator
Characteristic 3rd handle
(that’s the part that activates the cutting edge)

Question 4

Name the instrument

Answer 4

Serra Emasculator

*note: ratchet mechanism*

Question 5

Name the instrument.

Answer 5

Serra modified emasculator

a little bit curved,
especially used during standing to allow surgeon access

Question 6

Name this instrument.

Answer 6

White emasculator

fairly large, crushing area in jaw area

Question 7

Name this instrument.

Answer 7

White modified Emasculator

Question 8

Name the instrument.

Answer 8

Hausmann Emasculator

much smaller; used more for piglets, etc.