Número del objeto
2014/15/1-2
Descripción
This wooden box and plastic bag form a model 'uterus', part of a set (which also includes a fully-articulated model 'calf') used to train cowmen to assist in birthing calves. The leather-covered metal calf was placed inside the wooden and plastic uterus in various different positions to mimic complications during calving, allowing those using it to learn through feel and practice moving the calf into a more suitable birthing position. It is thought to date from c. 1995-2000. It is not known where it was used, but the donor was formerly a training organiser at the Agricultural Training Board Landbase/Lantra.
Descripción física
calving model: wood, plastic
Historia del archivo
Museum Object Entry Form – 'Description of Object/Collection... // One metal/leather 'calf' (life-size newborn calf) with working joints + one wooden 'uterus' (a box with something akin to a plastic bucket to put one's arm through) to help train cowmen to decide how to deliver calves. The calf is heavy to mimic the weight of a real calf in the womb. The calf would be placed in different positions to mimic different scenarios + the trainee had to reach into the uterus and feel the calf, ie learn by feel rather than sight. // The donor believed they were no more than 15-20 years old (ie c. 1995-2000) + that the calf was re-covered in leather about 10 years ago (ie c. 2004). // The donor was formerly a training organiser at ATB (Agricultural Training Board) Landbase/Lantra
Fecha
1995 - 2000
Nombre del objeto
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