Rumen cannulation and utilization of a donor animal

Authors

  • Shelie L. Laflin Department of Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
  • David P. Gnad Department of Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
  • Paul H. Walz Department of Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol38no1p54-58

Keywords:

cannulae, cannulation, donors, postoperative care, rumen, rumen contents, rumen flora, rumen fluid, surgery, surgical operations, techniques

Abstract

Careful selection of a transfaunate donor animal will improve the outcome of rumen cannula placement and the longevity of the donor animal. A cannulated animal provides an easily accessible source of rumen fluid. Rumen cannulation can be done on an animal currently within the herd with minimal expense.

Cover image of Volume 38, No.1 of the Bovine Practitioner: a trio of Ayrshire cattle stick their heads through metal slats to graze on hay

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Published

2004-02-01

How to Cite

Laflin, S. L., Gnad, D. P., & Walz, P. H. (2004). Rumen cannulation and utilization of a donor animal. The Bovine Practitioner, 38(1), 54–58. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol38no1p54-58

Issue

Vol. 38, No. 1 (2004 February)

Section

Articles