Severing and cauterizing instrument for use in severing tails and navel cords

摘要

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.