FFASpecialty Animal

Equipment and Materials Identification

Ag Science Field DayUC Davis 2015Prepared by

Sandra Weisker, MS, LATg

Ambubag

Autoclave Tape Indicator

UnexposedExposed to 250°F

UnexposedRoll

Autoclave—Chemical Indicator

Autoclave tape and Chemical Indicators are used to test efficacy of steam sterilization.Autoclave tape measures only temperature and changes from white to black instantaneouslyA Chemical Indicator (or integrator) strip takes longer to turn color so there is a time/temperature relationship.

Backhaus Towel Clamp

Balling Gun

Bandaging Material

Elasticon

Vet wrap

Betadine

Brushes

Dandy brushSlicker

Body

Cat Bag

May also be used to restrain rabbits

CatheterButterfly catheter

IV catheter

Clipper Blades

Size 7 Size 40

Clippers

Combs

Curry Comb

FleaComb

Dental Float

Dental Scaler

Ear Notch Punch(for mice and rats)

Earnotch

Ear Tagging

Identification tag applicator

Eartag

Elastrator

Emasculator

Endotracheal Tube

Fecal ExamsFecal Loop

Fecalyzers

Feeding tube for small animalsGavage needle

Gavage needle—stainless steel

Feeding tube--plastic

Terms are used interchangeablyImportant characteristic is the atraumatic tip. If sized correctly (nose to last rib) the ball on the end will not pass through the larynx to the lungs

Forceps--Alligator

Forceps—Allis tissue

Forceps--Carmalt

Hemostatic forceps with longitudinal grooves the length of the jaw and cross grooves at tip

(See forceps for comparison)

Forceps--Crile

Hemostatic forceps with transverse grooves the length of the jaw

Forceps: Halstead mosquito hemostatic forceps

Hemostatic forceps for small blood vesselsLess than 5” longTip is narrow, 1 – 2 mm wide

Forceps: Kelly Forceps

Hemostatic forceps with transverse grooves on distal half the distal half of the jaw

Hemostatic Forceps

Hemostatic forceps have scissors action and clamp to occlude blood vesselsMay be straight or curved

Mosquito

Kelly

Carmalt

Forceps—Rat Toothed Thumb

Thumb forceps are held closed with the thumb and fingerRat-toothed forceps have interlocking teeth for tissue handling. They come in a 1:2 or 2:3 configuration

2:3 1:2

Gravity Feeder/J Tube

J Feeder on a rabbit cage

Halter

Hoof Knife

Hoof Nippers

Hoof Pick

Hoof Rasp

Hoof trimmers

IV Administratio

IV Fluids

IV Administration Set

Laryngoscope

Needle Holders

Mayo-Hegar(Without scissors)

Olsen-Hegar(With scissors)

Nail Clippers

Guillotine

Plier

OB Chain and Handles

Pig Tooth Nippers

Pill Counting Tray

Rumen Magnet

Scalpel Blade and Handle

Blade in package

Scalpel handle

Scissors--Bandage

Bandage (Knowles) scissors Lister bandage scissors

Bandage scissors have one longer blade with a blunt tip to prevent cutting the skin as it is inserted under the bandage.

Lister bandage scissors are angled

Knowles bandage scissors are straight

Scissors--Dissecting

Metzenbaum

Mayo

Mayo scissors are used for heavy tissueMetzenbaum are used for more delicate tissue. They are lighter and have a longer handle

Shedding Blade

Silver Nitrate Sticks

Snook Hook

Ovariohysterectomy Hook

Staple (Wound Clip) Remover

StapleRemover

(Small animal)

Using the staple remover to remove wound clips

(staples) from a mouse

Stethoscope

Surgical Gloves

Suture

Suture Material(Silk)

Suture needle(1/2 curve)

Syringe

Leur Lock

Slip Tip

Syringes

AutomaticMulti-dose

Tattoo Pliers

Tourniquet

A tourniquet is a rubber strip for temporarily occluding blood vessels to make them easier to access. Many are tied off or tightened using hemostats. This one has a device for tightening.

Twitch

Chain Twitch Humane Twitch