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SHEEP-fed-barely-sprouting-fodders, page : 128
Medication for subcutaneous use should never be injected into a muscle.
How to give a subcutaneous injection:
First, pinch a fold of loose skin.
Second, insert the needle into the space under the skin.
Hold the needle parallel to the body surface.
Third, push the plunger.
Fourth, rub the area afterwards to distribute the medication and quicken absorption.
How to give an intracutaneous or an intradermal injection:
Intradermal injections are rarely used, but when they are the needle is inserted so close to the surface that it can be seen through the outer layer of the skin, in a site the same as for subcutaneous administration. The injection is made slowly while the needle is being drawn out to distribute the dose along the needle's course.
How to give and intramuscular injection:
This type of injection is given in the top of the neck about 6 inches (15 cm) down from the center of the back or top of the thigh where it joins the hip, that is about 8 inches (20 cm) down from the center of the back. If you are new ask your vet or an experienced person to show you. Observe the exact place thereby avoiding nerves and the best cuts of meat.
Get someone to help you to hold the sheep still, then thrust the needle quickly into the muscle. Once again, you do not want to hit a blood vessel, i.e. pull the plunger out very slightly before injecting, if there is blood, try another spot.
How to give an intramammary injection:
First, milk out the affected side of the udder as much as possible. Wash your hands and the udder thoroughly, then, carefully disinfect the teats several times with a few minutes apart. A solution of half laundry bleach and half water works well. Dry the end of the teat with a clean paper towel to avoid injecting germs when you insert the medication.
How to give a subcutaneous injection:
First, pinch a fold of loose skin.
Second, insert the needle into the space under the skin.
Hold the needle parallel to the body surface.
Third, push the plunger.
Fourth, rub the area afterwards to distribute the medication and quicken absorption.
How to give an intracutaneous or an intradermal injection:
Intradermal injections are rarely used, but when they are the needle is inserted so close to the surface that it can be seen through the outer layer of the skin, in a site the same as for subcutaneous administration. The injection is made slowly while the needle is being drawn out to distribute the dose along the needle's course.
How to give and intramuscular injection:
This type of injection is given in the top of the neck about 6 inches (15 cm) down from the center of the back or top of the thigh where it joins the hip, that is about 8 inches (20 cm) down from the center of the back. If you are new ask your vet or an experienced person to show you. Observe the exact place thereby avoiding nerves and the best cuts of meat.
Get someone to help you to hold the sheep still, then thrust the needle quickly into the muscle. Once again, you do not want to hit a blood vessel, i.e. pull the plunger out very slightly before injecting, if there is blood, try another spot.
How to give an intramammary injection:
First, milk out the affected side of the udder as much as possible. Wash your hands and the udder thoroughly, then, carefully disinfect the teats several times with a few minutes apart. A solution of half laundry bleach and half water works well. Dry the end of the teat with a clean paper towel to avoid injecting germs when you insert the medication.