Reconstructive teat surgery for complete teat canal obstruction

Authors

  • Lynne M. Dzuba College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Ml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1983no18p209-211

Keywords:

teat, surgery, reconstructive, dairy cattle, student report, obstruction

Abstract

A new surgical technique to reestablish teat canal patency in obstructed teats is described. The technique entails opening the teat canal and inserting a prosthetic tube to reestablish milk flow.

Author Biography

Lynne M. Dzuba, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Ml

I would like to take this opportunity to thank J. Grymer, DVM, Ph.D. for his guidance in preparing this report. I would also like to thank N. K. Ames, DVM, MS for editing and also for the opportunity to work with this case. Also a special thanks to my classmate Marty Mlynarek for the drawings and figures.

Cover image of the 18th Volume of the Bovine Practitioner: Oklahoma State Capitol—the only State Capitol building in the country with a producing oil well.

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Published

1983-11-01

How to Cite

Dzuba, L. M. (1983). Reconstructive teat surgery for complete teat canal obstruction. The Bovine Practitioner, 1983(18), 209–211. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1983no18p209-211

Issue

No. 18 (1983 November)

Section

Clinical Reports