balling gun en · NOUN
Etymology
From balling + gun.
Meanings
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A device for forcing a pill or bolus of medicine down the throat of an animal.
Before passing a balling gun into the patient's oral cavity, a quick assessment of the patient's size is mandatory.
2007, Thomas J. Divers, Simon F. Peek, Rebhun's Diseases of Dairy Cattle, page 21:It is very easy to misuse the balling gun and cause a serious "choke" in the horse or damage to the back of the throat.
2006, T. A. Landers, Professional Care of the Racehorse, page 253:This instrument is available in various sizes for use in different species. Cattle require a balling gun with a large head and long handle, with a metal or flexible plastic head.
2016, Margi Sirois, Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology, page 673:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| balling guns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |