Booyse, Dirk G.Harmse, G.Boomker, E.A.2010-02-192010-02-192009-12Booyse, 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]0038-2809http://hdl.handle.net/2263/13125The 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.enSouth African Veterinary AssociationCattleConstruction of cannulaeFistulaGoatsSheepCatheterizationEsophagusRuminantsArticle