A Fistful of Rumen

A Novel Approach to Rumen Fistula Surgery

Authors

  • Todd Duffield Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19995493

Keywords:

Fistulated cows, transfaunating, rumen fistula, purse string suture

Abstract

Fistulated cows are becoming a popular resource for transfaunating sick animals, particularly in larger freestall dairies. The traditional method of creating a rumen fistula using a purse string suture approach can be a difficult and time consuming technique. A speedier alternative and somewhat easier approach has been developed.

Cover image of the 33rd Conference Proceedings: Herd of Holstein cattle grazing in a field. Large barn and silos in background. Yellow background.

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Published

1999-09-23

Issue

1999

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