title: A simple procedure to secure an indwelling jugular vein catheter to the neck of cattle for repeated blood sampling.
abstract: A procedure to secure a jugular vein catheter system to the neck of cattle is described. A wide-mouthed polypropylene bottle attached to a halter strap provided a secure container for the catheter. This device allowed convenient access to the catheter for repeated sampling and, apparently, reduced discomfort to the cattle.
authors.affiliation: Dairy Research and Technology Centre, F-30 Edmonton Research Station, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 2V8.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zalkovic
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: MacLean
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Ambrose
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001800:Blood Specimen Collection / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000662:veterinary; D002417:Cattle / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D009333:Neck