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Teat ring block
Synonym(s): Teat block, Local anesthesia
Introduction
- Teat injuries are not uncommon in dairy herds and medical management is often unsuccessful. A surgical approach may be needed to treat this condition and local anesthesia of the teat may be necessary to suture a laceration.
Uses
- Surgical procedures involving the teat (eg laceration repair Suturing teat injuries, wart removal Teat warts, etc).
Advantages
- Provision of appropriate anesthesia for teat surgery.
- No interference with the surgical site or wound.
Disadvantages
- None.
Technical problems
- Sedation may be required Sedating cattle in fractious or very painful animals – beware of current gestation period when administering sedative drugs.
Time required
Preparation
- 5 minutes.
Procedure
- < 2 minutes.
Requirements
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Preparation
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Technique
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Aftercare
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Outcomes
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed Papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
Other sources of information
- Lin H & Walz P (2014) Farm Animal anesthesia. John Wiley & Sons, UK.
- Clarke K W & Trim C M (2013) Veterinary Anaesthesia. 11th edn. Elsevier Health Sciences.
- Dugdale A (2011) Veterinary Anaesthesia: Principles to Practice. 1st edn. Wiley-Blackwell.