A tie-wrap assembly having a locking head, an elongated strap body spaced apart from the locking head, and a coupling member, wherein the coupling member is connected to and disposed between the locking head and the elongated strap body, and wherein the coupling member is fabricated from an elastomeric material.

An apparatus includes at least one transducer configured to (i) generate first ultrasonic signals and receive reflected first ultrasonic signals and (ii) generate second ultrasonic signals. The apparatus also includes a diagnostic ultrasound system configured to control generation of the first ultrasonic signals and to perform image processing using the reflected first ultrasonic signals in order to generate real-time images of tissue in an animal. The apparatus further includes a therapeutic ultrasound system configured to control generation of the second ultrasonic signals in order to ablate targeted tissue in the animal and sterilize the animal. The at least one transducer could include (i) a diagnostic transducer configured to generate the first ultrasonic signals and receive the reflected first ultrasonic signals and (ii) a therapeutic transducer configured to generate the second ultrasonic signals. A portable handheld housing could contain the at least one transducer.

An apparatus includes at least one transducer configured to (i) generate first ultrasonic signals and receive reflected first ultrasonic signals and (ii) generate second ultrasonic signals. The apparatus also includes a diagnostic ultrasound system configured to control generation of the first ultrasonic signals and to perform image processing using the reflected first ultrasonic signals in order to generate real-time images of tissue in an animal. The apparatus further includes a therapeutic ultrasound system configured to control generation of the second ultrasonic signals in order to ablate targeted tissue in the animal and sterilize the animal. The at least one transducer could include (i) a diagnostic transducer configured to generate the first ultrasonic signals and receive the reflected first ultrasonic signals and (ii) a therapeutic transducer configured to generate the second ultrasonic signals. A portable handheld housing could contain the at least one transducer.

A device and method for mitigating the frequency of lost testicles during castration by stopping the testicles from ascending into the body. The device includes a compressing pair of elongated members attached to a handle. The method includes applying the device to the spermatic cord above the testicles immediately before castration.

A device and method for mitigating the frequency of lost testicles during castration by stopping the testicles from ascending into the body. The device includes a compressing pair of elongated members attached to a handle. The method includes applying the device to the spermatic cord above the testicles immediately before castration.

A ligature device and method of use are disclosed. More specifically, a ligature device capable of maintaining a ligature band in an elongated position, applying a preformed ligation band to an object to be ligated, manually releasing the ligation band from an elongated position, and securing a ligation band in a tensioned position is described. The ligation device may be used to apply ligation bands to various body parts of various animals.

A ligature device and method of use are disclosed. More specifically, a ligature device capable of maintaining a ligature band in an elongated position, applying a preformed ligation band to an object to be ligated, manually releasing the ligation band from an elongated position, and securing a ligation band in a tensioned position is described. The ligation device may be used to apply ligation bands to various body parts of various animals.

An injector having a two stage injection comprising: an outer housing having a first end and a second end; and a plunger assembly for being received within the outer housing and comprising a barrel having a needle disposed at an end thereof and a plunger for dispensing a fluid through the needle; in use the plunger assembly being moveable within the outer housing between a retracted position wherein the needle is at least partially housed within the outer housing and an engaged position wherein the needle projects outwardly of a needle opening located at the first end of the outer housing and whereby a rotary inhibiting mechanism interacts with the plunger assembly to inhibit movement of the plunger within the barrel until the plunger assembly has reached the engaged position.

An injector having a two stage injection comprising: an outer housing having a first end and a second end; and a plunger assembly for being received within the outer housing and comprising a barrel having a needle disposed at an end thereof and a plunger for dispensing a fluid through the needle; in use the plunger assembly being moveable within the outer housing between a retracted position wherein the needle is at least partially housed within the outer housing and an engaged position wherein the needle projects outwardly of a needle opening located at the first end of the outer housing and whereby a rotary inhibiting mechanism interacts with the plunger assembly to inhibit movement of the plunger within the barrel until the plunger assembly has reached the engaged position.

A ligature device and method of use are provided. More specifically, a ligature device capable of maintaining a ligature band in an elongated position, applying a preformed ligation band to an object to be ligated, manually releasing the ligation band from an elongated position, and securing a ligation band in a tensioned position is provided. The ligation device may be used to apply ligation bands to various body parts of various animals.