Name/TitleCaponising instrument (instructions)
About this objectPart of a caponising set for implanting a Boots preparation called Hexoestral in livestock to increase their rate of growth by the action of the female hormone. This item is an instruction leaflet.
The donor states the kit was used at Groton near Boxford c. 1950-1969 for fattening cockerels for Christmas.
Medium and MaterialsWhole: paper
MeasurementsWidth 105mm
Length 130mm
Object Typeleaflet
Object numberSTMEA:1991-1.1c
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
