Abstract: A weasand-ligating clip (10) made as a one-piece molding, the clip comprising two portions (11) hinged together at one end by a film hinge (13), and including a closure system (15, 16) at the other end, the portions (11) having teeth that clamp against the weasand when the clip is closed, the clip being characterized by the fact that a major longitudinal dimension (L) of the clip measured from the film hinge to the closure system is less than 45 mm, or indeed less than 42 mm, and better less than 40 mm.

Abstract: Apparatus for putting gullet ligatures into place on ruminants, and in particular on cattle, said apparatus comprising a ring designed to be engaged around the gullet and a rod enabling the ring to be pushed along the gullet to the vicinity of the rumen of the carcass, the apparatus comprising in combination: an actuator suitable for displacing the rod over a length substantially equal to that of the gullet, a device enabling the actuator to be immobilized relative to the gullet, an open ring secured to the end of the rod, and a control device enabling the actuator to be actuated to move the rod in both directions.