Abstract: Method and apparatus for flushing the uterus of a sow wherein the apparatus includes a reservoir for holding a supply of uterine flushing liquid and a first flexible hose is connected to the outlet of the reservoir with a check valve near the outlet to prevent liquid from flowing back into the reservoir. A squeeze bulb is interposed between the end of the hose and a second hose which also contains a check valve intermediate its ends to prevent liquid from flowing back toward the bulb. A relatively rigid but soft tip is connected to the outer end of the second hose at an angle thereto for insertion selectively into the uterine horns of a sow. When the bulb is squeezed, liquid flows out of holes in the tip adjacent the end thereof and into the horn.

Abstract: The instrument includes a first handle and a first blade pivotally connected scissors-fashion with a second handle and a second blade. One of the blades is formed with a first notch for severing the tail of a pig and with a second notch for severing the navel cord of the pig. A heating unit heats the other blade in order to cauterize the tail or navel cord as an incident to the severing operation. The heating unit includes a handle which coacts with the other two handles to define a tripod for supporting the instrument in a standing position when the instrument is not in use.