A simple technique to establish a self-retaining rumen catheter suitable for long-term infusions.
A simple and rapid technique is described for the establishment of a self-retaining permanent catheter in the rumen of sheep. The equipment required is minimal, the procedure takes less than five minutes and causes little disturbance to the animal. The technique has been used successfully on 39 sheep.
D000818:Animals; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D012417:Rumen / Q000601:surgery*; D012756:Sheep / Q000601:surgery*