title: Construction and insertion of oesophageal cannulae for use in domestic ruminants.
abstract: The design of an oesophageal cannula for goats, sheep and cattle is described. The cannula consists of a base, threaded bar and stopper made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or wood. The surgical procedure in goats for inserting the cannula is described as well as how to keep the wound around the cannula clean.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy and Physiology, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X04, Onderstepoort, 0110 South Africa.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Booyse
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Harmse
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Boomker
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D002417:Cattle / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D006041:Goats / Q000601:surgery; D012756:Sheep / Q000601:surgery; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods