Indwelling jugular venous catheterization of semirestrained cattle
April, M.; Heavner, J.E.; Ziv, G.
Laboratory Animal Science 33(4): 382-383
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-6764 PMID: 6620979 Document Number: 210740
An inexpensive method for chronic cannulation of one or both jugular veins in cattle with a commercial catheter set containing a 14-gauge 5-cm needle, a 16-gauge 60-cm catheter with stylet, and a plastic retainer was used for i/v dosing and blood withdrawal at timed intervals. The method did not require special restraining equipment for large animals and was completed within 10 to 15 minutes. The catheter apparatus did not interfere with feeding and watering of trained cattle.