CDE Reproductive Tract and Vet MISC Instruments

Question 1

Answer 1

Bands (castration and docking)

• rubber rings used to castrate and dock livestock animals

Question 2

Answer 2

Elastrator

• used to castrate and dock livestock animals
• a band is placed on the device, which stretches the band and helps place the band around the testes or tail

Question 3

Answer 3

Emasculators

• used to castrate livestock animals
• crushes and cuts the spermatic cord

Question 4

Answer 4

Fetal extractor - calf

• used during parturition to facilitate extration of the calf

Question 5

Answer 5

Obstetrical Chain and Handle

• used during parturition in cattle to help deliver the calf

Question 6

Answer 6

Vaginal Speculum

• used to open and examine the vagina and cervix

Question 7

Answer 7

Ambubag

• a hand-held device that is used to provide ventilation and oxygen to patients who are not breathing adequately

Question 8

Answer 8

Gravity feeder / J tube

• uses gravity to move food down the feeder and fill the feed tray
• used in many species

Question 9

Answer 9

Radiology Personal Protective Equipment

• lead items that are worn during radiographs to protect the staff member from radiological exposure