Teat Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
Why do you want to remove supernumerary teats?
A
Can interfere with milking
Can remove with Burdizzo emasculatome
2
Q
What is a thelotomy?
A
Full-thickness incision through wall of teat
3
Q
What tools do you need to perform
A
Lichty teat knife, spiral teat curette, Hugs teat tumor extractor, Cornell teat curette, alligator forceps
4
Q
Where do you place the infusion needle for local blocking for a teat amputation?
A
Place the needle on the proximal teat in an inverse āVā shape
5
Q
What is a mastectomy?
A
Removal of the mammary for various reasons (mastitis, etc.)
Rarely performed due to cost but may be performed on a valuable breeding animal
