A five-step guide to correctly injecting cattle

摘要

Good technique is essential when injecting livestock to avoid injury and minimise the risk of tissue damage. Debbie James offers a five-point guide.Agood injection technique prevents damage to valuable carcass cuts and reduces the risk of injury to livestock and the handler. If an injection is administered incorrectly or with a dirty needle, an abscess can develop and, in some cases, result in the loss of the whole carcass.So how can the risk of tissue damage in beef and dairy cattle be mirrJmised?Vet Mike John, Fenton Veterinary Practice, Haverfordwest, gives his advice on the main injection protocols.