Quickly find out "How To" perform a range of farm animal procedures at the click of a mouse. New “How To” articles and links are added weekly as we build up this library of useful procedures.
How To - Lameness (Bovine)
Foot Trimming | Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets. | |
Trim Feet | A diagramatic guide to foot trimming in cattle. For a more detailed description see "Foot Trimming". Thanks to University of Pennsylvania. |
How To - Medicine (Bovine)
Physical Examination (Bovine) | How to perform a really thorough clinical examination of a cow. Thanks to University of Pennsylvania. | |
Guide to diagnostic parasitology | How to do the different techniques for veterinary diagnostic parasitology. Thanks to RVC and FAO | |
Surgical condition of teats and udder in cows | Short article on the surgical conditions of the udder. |
How To - Reproduction (Bovine)
Ultrasound Clip of a Non-pregnant Cow | A short video clip showing the appearance and findings in a non-pregnant cow. | |
Ultrasound Clip of a Pregnant Cow | A short clip of the normal ultrasound appearance of a 37 day pregnancy. | |
Ultrasound Examination of the Non-pregnant Cow | A short video on scanning the non-pregnant cow. See also the clip of the ultrasound of the non-pregnant cow. | |
Ultrasound Examination of a Pregnant Cow | A short video on how to scan the pregnant cow. See also the video clip of the scan. | |
Bovine Reproductive Anatomy | This short video gives a quick review of the bovine reproductive tract. | |
Preparing to Scan the Cow | A short How To video on getting ready to perform reproductive ultrasound on a cow. | |
Ultrasound Probe & Scanning Techniques for Bovine Reproduction | A short How To video on choosing the correct probe and scanning techniques for bovine reproduction. | |
Ultrasound Machine Set-up for Bovine Reproduction | This short How To video explains how to set up the ultrasound machine for repro scanning. Thanks to BCF Technology. | |
Introduction to the use of Ultrasound for Bovine Reproduction | A brief introduction to the series of How To videos on using ultrasound for bovine reproduction. | |
Fetotomy | How to perform a fetotomy, presented as a series of short videos. Thanks to University of Pennsylvania. | |
Foetal Aging - Manual | Criteria for determining foetal age by manual P.D. Thanks to University of Pennsylvania. | |
Calve a Cow (normal tight) | Step-by-step guide to calving a cow with a calf in a normal (anterior) presentation, where both legs are present, but it's a tight fit! Thanks to University of Pennsylvania. | |
Pregnancy Diagnosis - Manual (Bovine) | This video, talks you through the practical steps for manual (rectal) pregnancy diagnosis. Follow the link and click on the video "Palpation of the Bovine Uterus for Pregnancy Diagnosis". Thanks to University of Pennsylvania. |
How To - Exotic Farm Animals
Sedate Deer | How to sedate deer including drug choices, doses and considerations. Thanks to Karin Mueller of Dick White Referrals. | |
Alpaca info | Website with info on many aspects of alpaca care including worming and vaccinating.Would be useful for clients. Thanks to Inca Alpaca |
How To - Sheep
Physical Examination (Ovine) | How to perform a really thorough clinical examination of a sheep (or goat). Thanks to University of Pennsylvania. | |
NADIS bulletin: Mating for early lambing | Simple guide to advancing the breeding season, may also be useful for clients. Thanks To NADIS | |
Sudden death in sheep | Conditions which cause sudden death in sheep and how to differentiate them. |