Construction and insertion of oesophageal cannulae for use in domestic ruminants
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Booyse, Dirk G.
Harmse, G.
Boomker, E.A.
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South African Veterinary Association
Abstract
The design of an oesophageal cannula for goats, sheep and cattle is described. The cannula consists of a base, threaded bar and stopper made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or wood. The surgical procedure in goats for inserting the cannula is described as well as how to keep the wound around the cannula clean.
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Cattle, Construction of cannulae, Fistula, Goats, Sheep
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Booyse, DG, Harmse, G & Boomker, EA 2009, 'Construction and insertion of oesophageal cannulae for use in domestic ruminants', Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, vol. 80, no. 4, pp. 270-273. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_savet.html]