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Embryotomy wire holder
embryotomy wire holder with 'T' shaped handle for use with /23 with length of wire; wire inserted through tube and held in place by screw; other end of wire attached to /23 in the same way; used to reduce the size of a dead calf which could not otherwise be delivered from the cow by using the wire to amputate one or possibly more limbs whilst inside the womb; method used less when caesarean operations became more successful
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F05.52.24
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length (cm): 10.9
Width (cm): 1.5
Height (cm): 5
Material
copper alloy
nickel
Location
In store
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