"Side" Crusher
Crushes the spermatic cords but does not cut the skin or the arteries to scrotum. Strong, precise action. Testicles dry up and scrotum shrinks within 21 days.
Easy plier action requires only one hand. Small jaws reduce scrotum injury.
Common Uses
Specs
- 9.5" long
- 1" jaw
How to Use
- Ensure that both testicles are pulled down.
- Only clamp one testicle cord in the scrotum at a time.
- When doing second side, slide the side crusher down a little. You do not want the opposing marks to meet.
Precautions
- Never clamp the entire scrotum with single squeeze & never allow the opposing marks (one from each side) to meet.
- Do not leave pliers closed. This will relax the crush on the pliers.
- Make sure that you crush the cord above the testicle. Crushing the testicle will cause swelling.
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Breeding Supplies
OB Gloves, clear, pkg of 10
Item #550900 -Keep arms and hands covered while assisting the births of sheep, goats, cattle and other livestock. Glove covers most up to the shoulder.
$2.75 -
Breeding Supplies
Latex Gloves - Medium (pkg. 100)
Item #550902 -Use during lambing, handling sick animals or conducting postmortems. Protect your hands from inks and fluids which may stain or cause skin irritation.
$14.00 -
Docking and Castrating
Pine Tar (squeezable bottle), 16 oz
Item #623200 -Cover wounds on sheep, goats, chickens and guardian dogs to repel flies and biting insects. Effective for several days after application.
$15.00 -
Docking and Castrating
Blood Stop Powder, 16 oz
Item #888094 -To slow and stop the bleeding of minor cuts and wounds. For treating excessive bleeding following docking or dehorning.
$9.00
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Troy H from Alabama
The tool appears durable and well made, however the fit and finish were poor considering the price. There were several rough places from casting on the handles.
Amber K from Alberta, Canada
Just finished a castration on a 3 month old Nigerian Dwarf buckling. Everyone with dwarf goats needs one of these tools! It works so nice and smooth no fuss and it’s easy for smaller hands to use!
Also the animal is back to normal immediately other than a bit of pinched skin, they have no issues like with banding.
So glad I purchased these.
There is a YouTube video that clearly shows the use on these as well.
Neil S from South Dakota
Side crush is a lot easier to use for one person. Workmanship of product is less that expected for the price, hopefully tool will standup for a long time to make up for added cost. Not sure it does as good a job crushing cord as regular one, do not get as definite clamp as regular cord crush, makes you wonder how good a job it is doing.
Cory R from Texas
I have recently started with goats. This year is my first with babies. I did a lot of searching to find a crimp tool instead of banding. This tool was the best appearing that I could find with not having used any before. It was easy to use. It was a little more than I wanted to spend, but quality does cost a little more.
Dell T from Georgia
Earlier I had written a comment more than a review and I had rated this item as a one star because I ordered it based on a recommendation from a goat site saying that this tool did not have gaps on the sides. The one I got had gaps and that was the reason for the one star. I was contacted by this company and explained that the gaps were to prevent from pinching or tearing the skin. Makes sense. I have since used this tool on my two baby bucks and it worked well. I have yet to see if I worked it well though. It was difficult to make sure the cords did not migrate to the offside edge of the tool into the gap. After some slight struggles I was able to I think get the tubes centered and applied the crimp. Time will tell if I was able to do my part or not. Thanks for the quick response to explain the tool.
