cradle

cradle /cra·dle/ (kra´d'l) a frame placed over the body of a bed patient for application of heat or cold or for protecting injured parts from contact with bed covers.

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cra·dle (krdl)

n.

1. A small low bed for an infant, often furnished with rockers.

2. A frame used to keep the bedclothes from pressing on an injured part.

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cradle

a barred restraining device.

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calf cradle

is interposed in a chute in a vertical position. The calf is driven in. It may be anything up to 6 months of age. One side of the cradle is movable and the calf is clamped in tightly. The cradle is then swiveled on its bottom hinge and the calf is upended so that it can be castrated, branded, dehorned.

neck cradle

a series of bars tied together like a nonrigid fence. Tied round the neck of a horse like a loose splint, it prevents the horse from biting or licking itself.

lamb cradle

the lamb is laid on its back in the device, its legs are clamped in position exposing scrotum and tail for castration and tail docking, and the perineal area to expose skin folds for mulesing.