NIGP 82516: Castrators

NIGP 82516 Castrators, an Item code, covers surgical instruments and equipment used to castrate livestock across veterinary and agricultural settings. State and local governments procure castrators primarily through agricultural extension services, veterinary clinics operated by county animal control departments, and public health agencies that manage wildlife or feral animal programs. The code captures both manual hand instruments and powered devices designed for this surgical procedure, reflecting the range of scales at which state and local animal management operates — from small-scale county operations to larger state-level wildlife or livestock management initiatives.

No recent state or local contract opportunities under NIGP 82516 appear in the available procurement records, indicating minimal current solicitation activity under this specific code.