In case the end of the bleeding artery has retracted, a sharp-pointed hook, called a Tenaculum, is used to draw it out far enough to tie.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
If found desirable to keep the edges of the wound apart, and no Tenaculum to hand, the same end may be accomplished by means of a needle and silk.
"Diseases of the Horse's Foot"
Harry Caulton Reeks
In like manner as is the Tenaculum, the silk is attached to one edge of the wound, carried under the limb, and firmly secured to the other.
"Diseases of the Horse's Foot"
Harry Caulton Reeks