electric prod

Livestock shock stick

An electric prod is a handheld device that delivers an electric shock, used to move livestock or control crowds.

Cattle prods are the most common type, encouraging animals to move without causing permanent injury.

The term extends to any similar shocking device: The guard threatened protesters with an electric prod.

Also called a shock stick or hotshot.

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  • cattleDomesticated bovines kept commercially
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  • zapDestroy suddenly with energy

stun · stun gun · goad · livestock · rancher · herding · voltage · low voltage · taser · wand · buzz · jab · poke · corral · handler · spark · sting · discipline

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Opposites
method of animal/crowd control

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treat · feed bucket · hand signal · halter · herding dog

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lure · bait · reward · incentive · enticement

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG