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When using vaccines keep them cool and out of the sun preferably in a Styrofoam container, ice chest or insulated cooler. Make sure to follow the directions for storage, mixing and injections. Modified live-virus products are especially fragile and exposure to heat or sunlight, or use of chemically disinfected syringes CAN MAKE THEM INACTIVE. LIVE VIRUS VACCINES SHOULD BE USED UP WITHIN 2 HOURS OF OPENING AND ADDING STERILE DILUTANT. NEVER MIX A MODIFIED LIVE VIRUS VACCINE WITH A KILLED PRODUCT. Do not save unused portions of multiple-dose bottles.
GIVING INJECTIONS
Many injections are given intramuscularly (IM) with a large needle for an adult cow i.e. 16 gauge at least 2 inches long. A smaller needle is used for a calf i.e. 18 gauge 1 -1,5 inches long).
Some injections are given subcutaneously (SQ) under the skin between skin and muscle, others are given intravenously (IV) into a large vein. Follow directions for site of administration. IV INJECTIONS SHOULD BE GIVEN BY YOUR VET UNLESS HE SHOWS YOU HOW TO DO THIS.
Choose a sterile needle and syringe of appropriate size – 5cc for a small shot, 12cc for a medium size injection, 20cc for a large one.
Syringes are calibrated in cc (cubic centimeters) or ml (milliliters). To fill the syringe to proper dosage insert the needle through the rubber top of the bottle, turn the bottle upside down, and gently pull back the syringe plunger to create a vacuum so liquid flows from the bottle into the syringe. IF YOU GET AIR IN IT, HOLD IT IN A VERTICAL POSITION AND GENTLY PUSH THE PLUNGER UNTIL THE AIR IS ALL PUSHED OUT.
Before giving an injection, the animal should be restrained in a chute or pushed against a fence into a corner. You can hold a small calf yourself but a large calf may require someone else to help hold him still, and a cow should be in a chute.
If large calves, adults or any that may be butchered soon are to be injected then put all injections in the neck if possible. You may have to use the rump/buttocks as the site of injection - remember the rump as being one of the best cuts of meat - you do not want to damage tissue, scarring or have an abscess there especially in a small animal. If a calf or adult has a serious illness and needs repeated antibiotic injections over an extended period, the rump and buttocks give more muscle mass, but your first priority is to save its life. When you have a choice put all injections into the neck.
Giving the IM (into a muscle) injection.
Choose a large, thick muscle so you won't hit a bone. IM shots can be given in the rump or buttocks or thickest muscle of the neck. On a small calf the neck muscle is not large enough to properly absorb some types of injections such as certain antibiotics.
Make
GIVING INJECTIONS
Many injections are given intramuscularly (IM) with a large needle for an adult cow i.e. 16 gauge at least 2 inches long. A smaller needle is used for a calf i.e. 18 gauge 1 -1,5 inches long).
Some injections are given subcutaneously (SQ) under the skin between skin and muscle, others are given intravenously (IV) into a large vein. Follow directions for site of administration. IV INJECTIONS SHOULD BE GIVEN BY YOUR VET UNLESS HE SHOWS YOU HOW TO DO THIS.
Choose a sterile needle and syringe of appropriate size – 5cc for a small shot, 12cc for a medium size injection, 20cc for a large one.
Syringes are calibrated in cc (cubic centimeters) or ml (milliliters). To fill the syringe to proper dosage insert the needle through the rubber top of the bottle, turn the bottle upside down, and gently pull back the syringe plunger to create a vacuum so liquid flows from the bottle into the syringe. IF YOU GET AIR IN IT, HOLD IT IN A VERTICAL POSITION AND GENTLY PUSH THE PLUNGER UNTIL THE AIR IS ALL PUSHED OUT.
Before giving an injection, the animal should be restrained in a chute or pushed against a fence into a corner. You can hold a small calf yourself but a large calf may require someone else to help hold him still, and a cow should be in a chute.
If large calves, adults or any that may be butchered soon are to be injected then put all injections in the neck if possible. You may have to use the rump/buttocks as the site of injection - remember the rump as being one of the best cuts of meat - you do not want to damage tissue, scarring or have an abscess there especially in a small animal. If a calf or adult has a serious illness and needs repeated antibiotic injections over an extended period, the rump and buttocks give more muscle mass, but your first priority is to save its life. When you have a choice put all injections into the neck.
Giving the IM (into a muscle) injection.
Choose a large, thick muscle so you won't hit a bone. IM shots can be given in the rump or buttocks or thickest muscle of the neck. On a small calf the neck muscle is not large enough to properly absorb some types of injections such as certain antibiotics.
Make