Teat Lacerations. Incidence of teat lacerations is relatively higher in goats due to pendulous udder and long teats. In Bovines lacerations may occur due to a direct injury which might even be self inflicted . Barbed wire fences, thorny bushes and some agricultural implements may cause deep injuries. Deep lacerations which involve mucosa are best sutured with animal in lateral recumbency after deep sedation or local in filtration (Ring block). Deep lacerations includes mucosa, submucosa, muscularis and skin (from inner aspect). For patency of the teat, teat siphon or scalp vein set can be used. ...
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