Cattle-tending implement (4)

I believe the answer is:

prod

(Other definitions for prod that I've seen before include "Poke or spur" , "Push with pointed instrument" , "Provide stimulation" , "Poke with forefinger, stimulate" , "Poke; reminder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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