Elastrator castration veterinary instrument
This image shows a metal elastrator, a spring-loaded veterinary instrument with two elongated handles and pronged tips.
The tool is designed to stretch and apply small rubber rings tightly around the base of an animal’s scrotum or tail.
When the handles are squeezed, the prongs expand outward, allowing a rubber band to be placed over them and then released to constrict tissue.
This method is widely used in farming because it is quick, bloodless, and requires minimal equipment, though it must be done carefully to ensure animal welfare.
