Camelids and wild equids

CAMELIDS AND WILD EQUIDS

Camelids

  • Jugular vein at the proximal end may be the preferred site for the collection of blood sample in camelids. In case of llamas, select the area that is within 8 cm from the proximal end. In other areas, the good visualization of veins is not satisfactory.
  • In case of wild equids, jugular vein, saphenous or recurrent tarsal veins may be used

Wild pigs

  • Cranial vena cava is the preferred site for the collection of blood sample in large volume. After the restraint by physical means, head is extended and lifted up to expose the site of blood collection. Place the thumb in the right jugular groove and slip along caudally to the termination of the groove. Right side is preferred since the accidental trauma to the right vagus nerve is less likely to cause the pro0found cardiac as well as the respiratory dysfunction. Direct the needle slightly caudally and dorsally toward the left dorsal scapula for effecting the blood collection.
  • Caudal auricular vein may be used after enhancing blood vessel by application of tourniquet around the base of the pinna.
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