Small Ruminant Surgical Procedures Flashcards
What is proper preparation for a standing procedure?
withhold food for 12-24 hours prior, do not withhold water
Why is fasting not recommended in neonates?
rumen/reticulum has little function in them so regurgitation risk is minimal
What local anesthetic are sheep and goat sensitive to?
Lidocaine
What blocks are used for flank procedures?
L block, Paravertebral block
Which block is most commonly used?
L block
Why is a Cornual nerve block used?
dehorning in goats
What nerves does a Cornual nerve block act on?
cornual branch of lacrimal nerve, cornual branch of infratrochlear nerve
What is a Bier block?
Intravenous regional analgesia
Most procedures are done _________ in ruminants.
standing
When is castration most commonly done?
first week of life
What is the preferred way to dehorn?
heat cautery using electric disbudding irons
What are the risks of using heat cautery to dehorn?
overheating, malacia
When is tail docking usually done?
before two weeks of age
What is done when descenting male goats?
removes “buck odor”
When should tetanus antitoxin be given to goats and sheep?
when castrating
