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A few needles and sutures for wounds. 



Several of West's clamps, for coming out of the womb (see article 

 on the subject). 



A castrating knife, or two, as a dropped knife often cannot be 

 found at the time. 



One or more shear-steel shoemakers' knives for tailing. 



A pair of strong dental forceps such as are used for human molars, 

 and a pair of " straight stumps " for lamb's mouths. 



A pair of pointed forceps for drawing thorns from the tender 

 feet of lambs. 



A few sheets of glass-paper and a rasp should be among the 

 things provided for foot cases. 



String, tarred cord, and glue bandages can be utilised by a handy 

 man for bone setting. 



