Sklar Merit Teat Knife with Probe Point, Danish
A Danish pattern teat knife with a probe point, used by veterinarians to treat obstructions and lesions inside the teat canal of dairy cattle.
The Sklar Merit Teat Knife with Probe Point is a veterinary instrument designed for use within the teat canal of dairy cattle, combining a probing tip with a cutting edge to both locate and address an obstruction or lesion in a single instrument. The probe point allows the veterinarian to gently explore the canal and confirm the position of the problem area before the cutting portion of the instrument is used to correct it, supporting a more controlled and precise procedure than using separate probing and cutting tools.
This Danish pattern reflects a design lineage commonly referenced in bovine teat surgery instruments, recognised for its practical, purpose built shape suited to work within the narrow confines of the teat canal. Veterinarians use this type of instrument specifically in dairy cattle practice, where maintaining a functional, healthy teat canal is directly tied to milk yield and udder health across a herd.
Constructed from stainless steel, it withstands cleaning and sterilisation between animals following standard veterinary infection control practice. It is typically stocked in large animal veterinary kits focused on dairy herd health and udder surgery.
