Farrier & Veterinary Tools

Professional farrier tools and veterinary instruments for equine and livestock care. Pritchels, hoof nippers, clinch cutters and hoof tongs. Free UK delivery. Worldwide shipping.

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The Toolsmith farrier and veterinary range covers daily equine and livestock tooling - farrier hoof nippers, pin cutters, clinch cutters, hoof tongs, rasps, pritchel tools, plus veterinary emasculators (Serra and bloodless Burdizzo), bull nose rings, ear tag pliers and livestock handling equipment.

All specified to working-farrier and field-vet standards - forged steel, hardened and polished for daily use in yards, forges and practice. UK warehoused, same-day dispatch before 2pm on weekdays, 30-day returns.

Who buys from this range

Working farriers, equine vets, livestock farmers, mobile veterinary practices, farrier apprentices, smallholders, and agricultural colleges teaching hoof care and animal handling.

Tools by job

  • Hoof care: pin cutters, clinch cutters, hoof nippers, pritchel tools, hoof rasps
  • Shoe fitting: farrier tongs, clinchers, hammers
  • Castration: Burdizzo (bloodless), Serra (crushing), emasculators in 9", 12", 14.5" and 18"
  • Cattle handling: bull nose rings, bull nose holders, OB chain handles, ear tag pliers
  • Sheep & goat: foot-rot shears, trimming scissors, elastrator pliers

How to choose

Pick Serra emasculators for mature cattle where full tissue removal is needed; Burdizzo (bloodless) for routine younger-stock castration where welfare protocols favour a crushing-only approach. For hoof work, farrier nippers are sized in inches - 12" for general use, 14-15" for heavier draft work. Always check current UK veterinary guidance and local regulations before any castration work.

Frequently asked questions

Burdizzo vs Serra emasculator?
Burdizzo is bloodless (crushing only) - preferred on welfare grounds for routine castration. Serra removes tissue with simultaneous crushing - used for larger bulls and mature stock.

What hoof nipper size should a farrier start with?
12-inch nippers cover most general equine hoof trimming. 14-15-inch step up for heavy draft and cold-shoeing work.

Are these tools used by working farriers and vets?
Yes - the range is specified to working standards in forged and stainless steel, sized for daily professional use in yards and field practice.

Do you supply agricultural colleges and farrier apprenticeship schemes?
Yes - email info@toolsmithltd.co.uk for trade and education pricing.

Do you dispatch the same day?
Yes - orders placed before 2pm UK weekdays ship same-day.

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