title: A fast and simple technique for jugular catheterization in adult sows.
abstract: Obtaining measures of an animal's physiological state with minimum disturbance to the animal is essential in animal welfare studies and it is also ethically desirable. A simple technique for implanting a temporary jugular catheter in adult sows is described. The technique involves implantation via an ear vein and can be performed in 5-7 min. Local but not general anaesthetic is required. The technique has no effect on basal levels of salivary cortisol 1-2 h later, suggesting that it has no long term stress consequences. Catheters continue to function perfectly well after 4 h.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Zanella
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Mendl
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001800:Blood Specimen Collection / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000662:veterinary*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000098:blood supply; D005260:Female; D007601:Jugular Veins; D011247:Pregnancy; D013552:Swine