Abstract: A hog holding apparatus is provided with a loop formed at an end of a rigid elongated tube. The tube is hollow and a rod is slidably positioned within the tube and is attached to one end of the rope that forms the loop. The other end of the rope is secured to a flange formed at the end of the tube. The rod extends through a locking plate that is captured within a j-shaped flange positioned at the opposite end of the tube. The locking plate is spring-biased toward a locked position that binds against the rod prevents further extension of the rod within the tube, which would cause a corresponding increase in the size of the loop. The locking plate may be released by pulling on the rod or by manually manipulating the locking plate to overcome the biasing force. A roughened or threaded surface on the rod reduces slippage of the rod against the locking plate when the locking plate is in the locked position.

Abstract: A clamp and method for castrating livestock is provided. The clamp includes a pair of opposed elongated members, each having a curved jaw and a handle. The members are pivotally coupled so that the clamp may be selectively moved from an open position, wherein the jaws are maintained in close spatial proximity. The clamp also includes a locking mechanism whereby the clamp can be selectively locked in the closed position. At least one handle of a member is adapted to be engaged with the chuck of a power rotary device. The method includes first making an incision in the scrotum. The testes are pulled away from the scrotum and the scrotum is pushed upwardly to allow unobstructed access to the spermatic cords. The jaws of the device are then positioned over one spermatic cord and locked in the closed position. The rotary device is then activated thereby rotating the clamp and causing the spermatic cord to twist sad break. The process is then repeated with respect to the second testis.

Abstract: A clamp is provided for castrating livestock. The clamp includes a pair of opposed elongated members, each having a curved jaw and a handle. The members are pivotally coupled so that the clamp may be moved between a released position with the jaws spaced apart and a clamped position with the jaws spaced apart slightly. The clamp also includes a locking mechanism so that the jaws can be locked in the clamped position. At least one of the members includes a shank for engagement with the chuck of a power rotary device such as a drill. The clamp is used to rapidly twist the spermatic cord to cause it to break and form a knot which reduces bleeding from the cord.