TYPICAL OR COMMON LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Stephen R Schafer, EdD 2008 University of Nevada-Reno

TYPICAL OR COMMONTYPICAL OR COMMONLIVESTOCK EQUIPMENTLIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

Stephen R Schafer, EdD

2008 University of Nevada-Reno

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Ag Council of Nevada4 Hall LaneYerington, NV 89447

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Information SourcesInformation Sources

Colorado State University (4-H Livestock Manuals)

National 4-H/4HCCS (Livestock Manuals)

University of Kentucky (Agripedia)

University of Wyoming (4-H Livestock Manuals)

Wikipedia {internet site} (Internet Encyclopedia)

TYPICAL OR COMMONTYPICAL OR COMMONLIVESTOCK EQUIPMENTLIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

AuthorDr. Steve Schafer, University of Nevada-Reno

ReviewersMr. Keith Fontenot, Louisiana State UniversityMs. Tammie Jensen, University of Wyoming

Dr. Tim Page, Louisiana State University

Animal ClippersAnimal Clippers

Used for Hair Removal

Hair Removal for:Showing /GroomingMedicalBrandingTattooing

Large & Small Clippers Photo: University of Kentucky

Animal Clippers: Comb & CutterAnimal Clippers: Comb & Cutter

Top Picture; Comb

Bottom Picture; Cutter

Comb; separates hair and limits dirt entrance

Cutter; gives clean, even, and smooth cut

Both pieces have smooth surfaces to keep sharp

Photos: University of Kentucky

Sheep Shears/ClippersSheep Shears/Clippers

Used for Wool

Wool Removal for:Showing /GroomingMedical

Manual Shears/Clippers & Electric Shears/Clippers

Photo: University of Kentucky

Balling Gun/ToolBalling Gun/Tool

Used for giving pills

Insert pill into end of tube, with plunger pulled out

Insert gun/tool into mouth, get it to back of mouth

Push plunger, this the deposits pill into throat


Branding IronsBranding Irons

Used for IdentificationTop Lt…Freeze BrandingTop Rt…Paint BrandingBottom…Hot Branding

Paint…typically has shorterhandle and may be wooden

Hot…numbers are narrower, promotes faster heat transfer

Freeze…numbers are a metal that quickly transfers cold and are thicker than hot irons Photo: Unknown Source


Nose LeadNose Lead

Used for Leading Cattle

Used for Unruly Cattle

Typically used with Bulls

Inserted into each nostril

Lead rope is attached to chain and gives pressure

The more the rope pull, the more the pressure that is exerted on the nose

Photo: Unknown Source

BurdizzoBurdizzo

Used for Castration

Typically used on cattle and sheep, is also used by some goat producers

Also has been used in tail docking of lambs

Works by crushing/cutting tissue and blood vessels



DehornersDehorners

Used for horn removal

Typically used on cattle, but can be used on other animals (sheep/goats)

Top…Electric Dehorners

Bottom…Scoop or Barnes Dehorners (manual use)

Photos: Unknown Sources

DrenchersDrenchers

Used to give nutrition and/or medication directly down the throat and into the stomach of the animal

Top….Drenching Syringe

Bottom….Drenching Gun


Ear NotchersEar Notchers

Can be used with most any animal species, however is typically used with pigs

Insert ear into the cutter end and then squeeze handle end together (like a pliers)

Removes a “v” shaped section of the ear



Ear TaggerEar Tagger

Can be used with most any animal species

Used to insert identification or medication tag into ear

Many types and styles of ear taggers exist, but they all have the basic design


ElastratorElastrator

Can be used with most any animal species; especially cattle, sheep, and goats

Used for placing some sort of band (rubber or something else that is stretchy) over the tail or scrotum

Works by stopping the blood flow to issue, causing it to die and fall off



Electric Tail DockerElectric Tail Docker

Can be used with most any animal species; especially designed for sheep use

It is used for removing part of the tail

It works by removing part of the tail and leaves a clean cut that is sealed due to cauterizing when the cut is made due to heat of cutter



Hog SnareHog Snare

Some people refer to this as a Hog Holder

It is used to catch (“snare”) and control (“hold”) the hog while a task/work is preformed on the animal

The cable is inserted into the mouth and over the snout of the pig, the handle is held/pulled by worker, the more the pig pulls back, the tighter it is held Photo: University of Kentucky

Hoof KnifeHoof Knife

Used to remove stones and other items, that is why the end is curved

Used to remove damaged or infected hoof material

Used to shape and trim hoof

Left Photo: Single-Edged

Right Photo: Double-Edged Photos: Unknown Sources

Hoof TrimmersHoof Trimmers

Used to remove damaged or infected hoof material

Used to shape and trim hoof

They work like any other scissor-type instrument, simply place the cutting edge in desired location on the hoof and squeeze handles together

Photo: Known Source


Marking HarnessMarking Harness

Used to “mark” females, when mounted by male

Harness is strapped on male, it locates the “marking” block on his chest floor

When he mounts a female, the “marking” block leaves a “mark” on her back


Milk/Milking NipplesMilk/Milking Nipples

Different size nipples for the various species of animals

Used to provide milk or milk replacer to newborns or young animals

Typically, the nipples are designed for bottle use or for use with a bucket


Pig Nippers/PliersPig Nippers/Pliers

Also called “needle teeth” nippers or pliers, sometimes also called “teeth and tail” nippers or pliers

Given the name, it is easy to determine they are used in pig production

They are used to remove the needle teeth and about 2/3s of the tail of newborn pigs


Nipple WatererNipple Waterer

Most commonly used in pig production, but also works for other species such as sheep and goats

Connect directly to water line

Provide continuous source of clean, clear, and cool water

Also prevents back-flow, which helps control and prevent the spread of disease


OB (obstetrics)OB (obstetrics)

OB (obstetrics) deals with the pregnancy and birthing

Top Photo… OB Chain, this is used to wrapped around leg or some other part of the unborn animal and then work with mother to pull it out

Bottom Photo… OB Puller, it has a different design, but the purpose is same as chain


Prolapse RetainerProlapse Retainer

Probably, this is mostly used in sheep, especially producers producing club lambs

It is used by being harnessed or tied to the animal with the paddle positioned so that it is tight against the rear of the animal, making the prolapse less likely to occur and/or retaining an existing prolapse



Scalpel & Blades (scalpel blades)Scalpel & Blades (scalpel blades)Scalpel is the item that holds the

blades for cutting, this is also known as Scalpel Handle

Blade is the item that actually does the cutting, this is also known as Scalpel Blade and they come in different shapes and different sizes.

Some people refer to the whole or assembled item as scalpel, but it is better to be specific


Scotch CombScotch Comb

A very common tool used when grooming cattle

It is used to comb and shape the hair of the calf

It is used with a combing motion that is combined with a kind of “picking” motion, this is for the clippers to get all the hair and make an even cut


Sorting PaddleSorting Paddle

The item in this picture about three feet long and the paddle end (bottom) is about eight inches wide.

The paddle contains items that make it rattle (like a baby’s toy), this item is replacing the “hot shot” as a gentler tool to use when sorting animals


Syringes & NeedlesSyringes & NeedlesThe needle and syringe are used

for giving injections, they come in various sizes

Top Photo… Pistol Grip Syringe, it is used for giving multiple injections without having to reload, but it is important to clean needle after each shot

Lt Photo… Disposable Syringe, use once and properly discard

Rt Photo… Disposable Needle, use once and properly discard


Tattoo ItemsTattoo Items

Tattooing is one of the forms or types of animal identification

The photo shows a pliers-type tattoo, another type of tattooing is called slap tattooing

Either process involves making small holes in the skin and filling them in with ink

Of course the holes are usually in the shape of numbers and letters or recognized symbol


Wool CardWool Card

A very common tool used when grooming/blocking sheep

It is used to “comb” and shape the wool of the sheep

It is used with a “picking” and lifting or rolling motion, this is for the clippers to get all the wool and make an even cut

This motion is also used to give a uniform shape to wool, thus a uniform shape to the sheep


Identify…Identify…




Branding Irons (paint brand)Branding Irons (paint brand)



Dehorner (scoop or barnes)Dehorner (scoop or barnes)



Pistol Syringe/Pistol Grip SyringePistol Syringe/Pistol Grip Syringe



Animal ClippersAnimal Clippers

Used for Hair Removal

Hair Removal for:Showing /GroomingMedicalBrandingTattooing

Large & Small Sizes


Disposable Hypodermic NeedlesDisposable Hypodermic Needles



Sheep Shears/Clippers (electric/manual or hand)Sheep Shears/Clippers (electric/manual or hand)



Hoof TrimmerHoof Trimmer



Nose LeadNose Lead



BurdizzoBurdizzo



Dehorner (electric)Dehorner (electric)



Animal Clippers CombAnimal Clippers Comb



Branding IronsBranding Irons

Used for Identification

There are three types:Paint…typically has shorterhandle and may be wooden

Hot…numbers are narrower, promotes faster heat transfer

Freeze…numbers are a metal that quickly transfers cold and are thicker than the hot type


Hoof Knife (double-sided)Hoof Knife (double-sided)



Wool CardWool Card



Nose LeadNose Lead

Used for Leading Cattle

Used for Unruly Cattle

Typically used with Bulls

Inserted into each nostril

Lead rope is attached to chain and gives pressure


Drenching Gun/ToolDrenching Gun/Tool



Ear NotcherEar Notcher



OB Chain (chain puller)OB Chain (chain puller)



Sheep Shears/ClippersSheep Shears/Clippers

Used for Wool Removal

Wool Removal for:Showing /GroomingMedical

Manual or Electric


Branding Irons (freeze brand)Branding Irons (freeze brand)



Dehorner (scoop or barnes)Dehorner (scoop or barnes)



Ear TaggerEar Tagger



Animal Clippers (large/small)Animal Clippers (large/small)



BurdizzoBurdizzo

Used for Castration

Typically used on cattle and sheep, is also used by some goat producers

Also has been used in tail docking of lambs

Works by crushing/cutting tissue and blood vessels











Branding Irons (hot/fire brands)Branding Irons (hot/fire brands)






DrencherDrencher

Used to give nutrition and/or medication directly down the throat and into the stomach of the animal

There are two types:GunSyringe


Hog Snare/HolderHog Snare/Holder



Hoof Knife (single-sided)Hoof Knife (single-sided)



Hoof TrimmerHoof Trimmer



Marking Harness (aka…breeding harness)Marking Harness (aka…breeding harness)



Sheep Shears (hand shears or blocking shears)Sheep Shears (hand shears or blocking shears)



Milk NipplesMilk Nipples




Can be used with most any animal species; especially cattle, sheep, and goats

Used for placing some sort of band (rubber or something else that is stretchy/elastic) over the tail or scrotum

Works by stopping the blood flow to issue, causing it to die and fall off


Animal Clippers (large)Animal Clippers (large)






Ear NotcherEar Notcher

Can be used with most any animal species, however is typically used with pigs

Insert ear into the cutter end and then squeeze handle end together (like a pliers)

Removes a “v” shaped part or section of the ear


Pig Nippers/Pliers (needle teeth pliers)Pig Nippers/Pliers (needle teeth pliers)



Hog SnareHog Snare

Some people refer to this as a Hog Holder

It is used to catch (“snare”) and control (“hold”) the hog while a task/work is preformed on the animal

The cable is inserted into the mouth and over the snout of the pig, the handle is held/pulled by worker, the more the pig pulls back, the tighter it is held


OB Puller (lamb puller)OB Puller (lamb puller)



Pistol Syringe/Pistol Grip SyringePistol Syringe/Pistol Grip Syringe






Marking HarnessMarking Harness

Used to “mark” females, when mounted by male

Harness is strapped on male, it locates the “marking” block on his chest floor

When he mounts a female, the “marking” block leaves a “mark” on her back


Scalpel (handle and blades)Scalpel (handle and blades)




Used for giving pills

Insert pill into end of tube, with plunger pulled out

Insert gun/tool into mouth, get it to back of mouth

Push plunger, this the deposits pill into throat





Examine GlovesExamine Gloves




Most commonly used in pig production, but also works for other species such as sheep and goats

Connect directly to water line

Provide continuous source of clean, clear, and cool water

Also prevents back-flow, which helps control and prevent the spread of disease


Sorting Paddle (small picture, is about Sorting Paddle (small picture, is about 3’3’ long) long)



Drenching Gun/ToolDrenching Gun/Tool



Animal Clippers CutterAnimal Clippers Cutter




A very common tool used when grooming cattle

It is used to comb and shape the hair of the calf

It is used with a combing motion that is combined with a kind of “picking” motion, this is for the clippers to get all the hair and make an even cut


Disposable Syringes (various sizes)Disposable Syringes (various sizes)



Tattoo PliersTattoo Pliers



Wool CardWool Card

A very common tool used when grooming and/or blocking sheep

It is used to “comb” and shape the wool of the sheep

It is used with a “picking” and lifting or rolling motion, this is for the clippers to get all the wool and make an even cut

This motion is also used to give a uniform shape to wool, thus a uniform shape to the sheep


Sheep Shears (electric)Sheep Shears (electric)



BurdizzoBurdizzo



Tattoo EquipmentTattoo Equipment

One of the forms or types of animal identification

Can be done with a pliers-type or a slap-type

Either process involves making small holes in the skin and filling them in with ink

Of course the holes are usually in the shape of numbers and letters or recognized symbol


Dehorner (electric)Dehorner (electric)


Other ItemsOther Items

There are many other items that could have been included in this presentation; and maybe some of them should have been included, and maybe some of those that were included should have been excluded.

Regardless of your thoughts and opinions concerning the inclusion/exclusion of the various items, it can be agreed that consensus would be difficult to achieve.

Other ItemsOther Items

Given the thoughts stated on the previous slide, it is recommended that additional items be identified for additional review and study.

Conducting an internet search for livestock feeding, livestock equipment, livestock supplies, livestock grooming, veterinary equipment, or related subject areas is an excellent starting point.

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TYPICAL OR COMMON LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Stephen R Schafer, EdD 2008 University of Nevada-Reno