Sklar Merit Hugs Teat Knife, Blunt, 6 Inch
A 6 inch blunt teat knife used by veterinarians to treat obstructions and lesions inside the teat canal of dairy cattle during udder procedures.
The Sklar Merit Hugs Teat Knife is a veterinary instrument designed for use inside the teat canal of dairy cattle, typically to clear an obstruction, address scar tissue, or treat other lesions affecting milk flow. The blunt pattern of the blade is shaped to work within the narrow confines of the teat canal while minimising the risk of unintended damage to the surrounding delicate tissue, an important consideration given how sensitive this structure is to injury.
Measuring 6 inches, the instrument gives the veterinarian a manageable length for careful, controlled work during the procedure. This type of tool is used specifically in dairy cattle practice, where maintaining healthy, functional teats is directly tied to milk production and overall udder health across a herd.
Veterinarians performing teat surgery or minor udder procedures rely on instruments like this as part of a dedicated bovine reproductive and udder health kit. Constructed from stainless steel, it withstands cleaning and sterilisation between animals in line with standard veterinary infection control practice.
It is typically stocked in large animal veterinary kits focused on dairy herd health.
