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Fully updated new edition of a classic quick reference to common surgical procedures in farm animals
Noordsy’s Food Animal Surgery, Sixth Edition is a classic quick reference to surgical procedures in livestock and companion farm animals. With a practical outline format, this book makes it easy to locate essential information on common surgical techniques, presenting 39 chapters across 6 sections for ease of navigation. The book is a helpful memory refresher for procedures or species encountered less frequently, enabling readers to build confidence in learning new surgical techniques.
Chapters review presurgical preparation, perioperative care and restraint, and surgical procedures of the major body systems, and the Sixth Edition has been updated throughout to remove outdated procedures and equipment, making way for new techniques and a focus on evidence-based best practices. Most illustrations have been updated to more accurately depict anatomy, providing surgeons with a clearer understanding of how to perform the procedures, and numerous clinically relevant photographs and illustrations have been added to better convey concepts and techniques.
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Cover
Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
List of Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Companion Website
Section I: General Considerations, Restraint, and Analgesia
Chapter 1: General Surgical Considerations
Determining Surgical Candidacy
Preoperative Procedures
Preparing the Surgical Site
Postoperative Care
References
Chapter 2: Surgical Restraint
General Considerations
Keep Animals Calm and Reduce Stress
Techniques That Divert the Animal’s Attention
Methods That Reduce Kicking
Methods for Raising a Leg in Cattle
Methods for Restraining the Tail in Cattle
Methods for Casting Cattle
Other Restraints
Mechanical Restraint
References
Chapter 3: Local and Regional Anesthesia
General Considerations for Local and Regional Anesthesia
Anesthesia for the Abdominal Flank in Cattle (Figure 3‐1)
Line Block
Anesthesia of the Distal Limb Via Vascular (IV) Infusion in Cattle (Bier Block) (Figure 3‐9)
Anesthesia of the Horn (Cornual Nerve Block)
Eye and Eyelid Anesthesia in Cattle
Teat Anesthesia in Cattle
Sacral and Subsacral Paravertebral Blocks
References
Chapter 4: Epidural and Subarachnoid Anesthesia and Analgesia
Relevant Anatomy
Administering Epidural Anesthesia
References
Chapter 5: General Anesthesia and Sedation
General Considerations
Venipuncture and IV Catheterization in Ruminants
Injectable Sedation and Anesthetic Drugs
General Anesthesia
Recovery
Regulatory Concerns in Food‐Producing Animals
References
Chapter 6: Perioperative Analgesia
Pain Management in Surgical Patients
Commonly Used Analgesics
References
Section II: Surgery of Head and Neck
Chapter 7: Cornuectomy
Indications and General Considerations
Basic Cornuectomy in Cattle
Surgical Technique
Postoperative Care
Surgical Cornuectomy in Cattle
Cornuectomy in Goats
Equipment and Supplies Needed for Cornuectomy in Cattle and Goats (Equipment Will Vary Depending on Desired Procedure)
Reference
Chapter 8: Sinus Surgery in Cattle
Trephination of Sinuses in Cattle
Equipment and Supplies Needed for Sinus Surgery in Cattle (Equipment Will Vary Depending on Desired Procedure)
References
Chapter 9: Dentistry
General Considerations
Routine Dental Examination
Clinical Signs of Odontopathy
Oral Tooth Extraction Technique
Surgical Removal of Mandibular Cheek Teeth
1
Surgical Removal of Maxillary Cheek Teeth
2
Lumpy Jaw Debulking
Equipment and Supplies Needed for Dentation Procedures in Ruminants (Equipment Will Vary Depending on Desired Procedure)
References
Chapter 10: Tracheotomy in Cattle
Indications and General Considerations
Restraint
Presurgical Procedures
Anesthesia
Surgical Technique
Postoperative Care
Equipment and Supplies Needed for a Tracheotomy in Ruminants (Equipment Will Vary Depending on Desired Procedure)
Chapter 11: Esophagotomy in Cattle
Indications and General Considerations
Anatomic Considerations
Restraint
Presurgical Procedures
Anesthesia
Surgical Technique
Postoperative Procedures
Equipment and Supplies Needed for Esophagotomy in Cattle (Equipment Will Vary Depending on Desired Procedure)
Chapter 12: Surgery of the Eye and Adnexa
Introduction
Keratectomy
Enucleation
1
Eyelid Masses
Nictitans Masses
Entropion Correction
Temporary Tarsorrhaphy
2
Nictitating Membrane Flap
References
Section III: Abdominal and GI Surgery
Chapter 13: Surgery of the Umbilicus
Introduction
Umbilical Hernia
Treatment
Umbilical Infection
References
Chapter 14: Laparotomy in Cattle
Abdominal Surgery with a Flank Approach in Cattle
Exploratory Laparotomy
Chapter 15: Surgery of Rumen
Introduction
Rumenotomy
Rumenostomy
References
Chapter 16: Pericardiotomy
Introduction
Procedure
Chapter 17: Abomasal Surgery
Displaced Abomasum
Abomasotomy
References
Chapter 18: Intestinal Surgery
Introduction
Clinical Signs of Surgical Intestinal Lesions in Cattle
Diagnostics
Differentials
Supplies
Surgical Methods
References
Chapter 19: Rectal Prolapse and Repair
Factors That Predispose to Rectal Prolapse
Types of Rectal Prolapse (Figure 19‐,1)
Treatment
Section IV: Female Reproductive and Urogenital Surgery
Chapter 20: Ovariectomy
General Considerations
Indications
Surgical Approaches for cattle
Left Paralumbar Fossa Approach Ovariectomy in Cattle
Vaginal Approach Ovariectomy – Colpotomy in Cattle
Ovariectomy/Ovariohysterectomy in Miniature Pigs
References
Chapter 21: Cesarean Section in Cows
Indications and Considerations
Restraint Positions and Related Abdominal Incision Sites
Left and Right Paralumbar Fossa Approach with Standing Restraint
Ventral Midline Approach in Dorsal Recumbency
Ventrolateral Approach in Lateral Recumbency
References
Chapter 22: Episiotomy
Indications
General Considerations
Supplies
Anesthesia
Surgical Technique
Chapter 23: Cesarean Section in Sheep and Goats
Indications
General Considerations
Patient Positioning and Abdominal Incision Sites
Standing Restraint for a Paralumbar Fossa Incision
Ventrolateral Recumbency for a Paralumbar Fossa Incision
Dorsal Recumbency for a Ventral Midline Incision
References
Chapter 24: Cesarean Section in Sows
Indications
General Considerations
Restraint Positions and Related Abdominal Incision Sites
Presurgical Procedures
Anesthesia
Supplies
Surgical Procedures
Reference
Chapter 25: Perineal Laceration Repair
General Considerations
Supplies
Presurgical Procedures for Both Second‐ and Third‐Degree Laceration Repairs
Anesthesia
Surgical Technique for Second‐Degree Laceration Repair
Surgical Technique for Third‐Degree Laceration Repair
Postoperative Care of Second‐ and Third‐Degree Perineal Lacerations
References
Chapter 26: Repair of Vaginal Prolapse in Cows
General Considerations
Presurgical Procedures for All Methods
Anesthesia for All Methods
Supplies Needed for Vaginal Preparation
Buhner Suture
Modified Caslick's Method
Modified Minchev Method (Vaginopexy)
Button and Pin
Cervicopexy and Vaginopexy
Reference
Chapter 27: Teat and Udder Surgery
General Considerations
Basics Required for Successful Teat Surgery
Surgical Technique for Closure of Full‐thickness Teat Defects
Procedures to Re‐establish Milk Flow
Treatment of Leaky Teats
Amputation of the Udder or Portions of the Udder
References
Chapter 28: Urethral Extension to Correct Urovagina
General Considerations
Supplies
Presurgical Procedures
Anesthesia
Surgical Technique
Postoperative Care
Reference
Section V: Male Reproductive and Urogenital Surgery
Chapter 29: Castration
Castration
References
Chapter 30: Surgery for Cryptorchidism, Ectopic Testicle, and Scirrhous Cord
Cryptorchidism
Surgery for Ectopic Testicle in Bulls
Scirrhous Cord Removal
Equipment and Supplies Needed for Cryptorchid Castration
Reference
Chapter 31: Inguinal Herniorrhaphy
Inguinal Herniorrhaphy After Castration
Inguinal (Scrotal) Herniorrhaphy in Mature Bulls
Equipment and Supplies Needed Inguinal Herniorrhaphy
References
Chapter 32: Penile and Preputial Surgery in Bulls
Classifications of Penile and Preputial Conditions
Phallorrhaphy: Correction of Ventral and Spiral Deviations
Surgery to Correct Persistent Frenulum
Surgery to Correct Hematoma of Penis in Bulls
Circumcision
Preputial Bandaging
Equipment and Supplies Needed for Preputial Bandaging
Preputial Resection and Anastomosis (“Reefing”)
Surgery to Correct Phimosis
Fibropapilloma Excision
Nonsurgical Treatment of Penile and Preputial Lacerations (Figure 32‐23)
Equipment and Supplies Needed for Penile Surgery
Chapter 33: Preputial Diverticulectomy in Boars
Equipment Needed for Preputial Diverticulectomy (Equipment Will Vary Depending on Desired Procedure)
References
Chapter 34: Surgical Preparation of Teaser Bulls, Boars, and Rams
General Considerations
Selected Surgical Procedures to Prevent Penile Intromission
Procedures to Block Sperm Flow
Equipment and Supplies Needed for Creation of Teaser Animals (Equipment Will Vary Depending on Desired Procedure)
Reference
Chapter 35: Treatment of Urolithiasis
General Considerations
Urethral Process Amputation (Small Ruminants)
Urethrostomy
Tube Cystostomy
Ultrasound‐Guided Percutaneous Tube Cystostomy in Small Ruminants
Urethral Catheterization via Perineal Urethrostomy
Urethrotomy
Surgery for Subcutaneous Abdominal Inflammation and Edema Caused by Urethral Rupture
Equipment and Supplies Needed for Treatment of Urolithiasis (Equipment Will Vary Depending on Desired Procedure)
Section VI: Musculoskeletal Surgery
Chapter 36: Ligament and Tendon Surgery
Flexural Deformities
Flexor Tendon Laceration
Interosseus Muscle/Suspensory Ligament Rupture
1
Gastrocnemius/Achilles Tendon Rupture
Luxating Patella
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
References
Chapter 37: Foot and Claw Surgery
Lameness
Hoof Trimming
Surgical Procedures
References
Chapter 38: Joint Surgery
Joint Effusion
Arthrocentesis
Joint Lavage (Figure 38‐2)
Arthrotomy (Figure 38‐3)
Arthroscopy
References
Chapter 39: Surgery for Fractures and Luxations
Introduction
Treatment Options
Management of Common Fractures
Coxofemoral Luxation
Distal Limb Luxations
Digital Subluxation
References
Index
End User License Agreement
Chapter 3
TABLE 3‐1 Comparison of various techniques for flank anesthesia.
Chapter 4
TABLE 4‐1 Action of specific spinal nerves
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Chapter 5
TABLE 5‐1 Xylazine Doses (mg/kg)
TABLE 5‐2 Doses for Ketamine Stun Technique in Ruminants
TABLE 5‐3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Injectable Sedation and Anesthesia
TABLE 5‐4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Inhalation Anesthesia
TABLE 5‐5 Common Anesthetic Complications
TABLE 5‐6 FARAD Recommended Withdrawal Intervals for Various Anesthetic Agen...
Chapter 6
TABLE 6‐1 Drugs Used for Analgesics in Food Animals
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Chapter 1
FIGURE 1‐1. An example template that can be used to guide history taking on ...
FIGURE 1‐2. An example template that can be used to guide a complete physica...
FIGURE 1‐3. A bandage consists of 3 layers, the primary layer contacts the w...
FIGURE 1‐4. A bandage applied to a bovine foot. Using a figure‐eight pattern...
Chapter 2
FIGURE 2‐1. A tail jack can be used to reduce kicking in restrained cattle. ...
FIGURE 2‐2. A nose lead used for cattle head restraint.
FIGURE 2‐3. (A) A nose lead is used to control the head of cattle. (B) Ideal...
FIGURE 2‐4. A snubbing rope can be used to restrain pigs by the snout.
FIGURE 2‐5. A pig snare can be used to provide positive restraint to a pig's...
FIGURE 2‐6. A pig hurdle (sorting board) can be used to direct a pig while m...
FIGURE 2‐7. A hock twitch applied to prevent kicking. (A) A hock twich can b...
FIGURE 2‐8. A rope squeeze restraint (aka flanking rope) can be used to prev...
FIGURE 2‐9. Using the beam hook method to restrain the rear leg.
FIGURE 2‐10. The tail can be tied up over the back and secured to the neck o...
FIGURE 2‐11. The tail can be pulled between the udder and the leg opposite t...
FIGURE 2‐12. The tail secured to the hock with adhesive tape
FIGURE 2‐13. The Burley method of casting involves a loop of long rope aroun...
FIGURE 2‐14. Reuff’s method of casting involves anchoring a long rope at the...
FIGURE 2‐15. In the absence of a chute, a sideline restraint can be used to ...
FIGURE 2‐16. Young calves may be temporarily restrained in lateral recumbenc...
FIGURE 2‐17. Cow restrained in an Ohio Cattle Transporter. This is a mobile ...
FIGURE 2‐18. Patient is restrained in lateral recumbency in a rotary chute. ...
FIGURE 2‐19. Patient restrained on a flat tilt table. The down forelimb has ...
Chapter 3
FIGURE 3‐1. Abdominal cross section between the first two lumbar vertebrae i...
FIGURE 3‐2. Dorsal view illustrating neuroanatomy of bovine spinal nerves.
FIGURE 3‐3. Lateral view illustrating neuroanatomy of bovine spinal nerves....
FIGURE 3‐4. Dorsal view illustrating bovine spinal neuroanatomy and placemen...
FIGURE 3‐5. Lateral view illustrating bovine spinal neuroanatomy and placeme...
FIGURE 3‐6. Distal lumbar paravertebral anesthesia in cattle (lateral view)....
FIGURE 3‐7. Distal lumbar paravertebral anesthesia in cattle (dorsal view). ...
FIGURE 3‐8. The inverted “L” block intercepts nerves as they innervate the p...
FIGURE 3‐9. The Bier block is performed by placing a tourniquet proximal to ...
FIGURE 3‐10. Patient is provided positive head restraint prior to cornuectom...
FIGURE 3‐11. The neuroanatomy and vascular supply of the bovine horn. The co...
FIGURE 3‐12. Innervation of the horn in goats is supplied by the cornual ner...
FIGURE 3‐13. The Peterson Eye Block is used to anesthetize the eyeball and p...
FIGURE 3‐14. The retrobulbar block can be used to anesthetize the eyeball an...
FIGURE 3‐15. Bovine retrobulbar anesthetic infusion technique. (A) medial ca...
FIGURE 3‐16. The auriculopalpebral block is performed with superficial injec...
FIGURE 3‐17. Local anesthetic techniques useful for procedures on the teat. ...
FIGURE 3‐18. Dorsal and ventral views of the sacral foramina.
FIGURE 3‐19. Needle placement for the sacral paravertebral nerve block.
FIGURE 3‐20. Neurovascular anatomy of the bovine pelvic region. a. Internal ...
FIGURE 3‐21. Refer to Figure 3‐20 for names of neurovascular structures. (A,...
Chapter 4
FIGURE 4‐1. Cross section of a vertebra from the level of the intervertebral...
FIGURE 4‐2. Cross‐sectional anatomy of the spinal cord (obliqued view).
FIGURE 4‐3. Sites for epidural administration in cattle.
FIGURE 4‐4. Regions of anesthesia achieved with a caudal epidural.
FIGURE 4‐5. Nerves of the bovine pelvis. Excessive local anesthetic given in...
FIGURE 4‐6. Site for lumbar segmental epidural in cattle (lateral view).
FIGURE 4‐7. Site for lumbar segmental epidural in cattle (dorsal view).
FIGURE 4‐8. Lumbar segmental epidural infusion for bilateral epidural anesth...
FIGURE 4‐9. For unilateral lumbar segmental epidural anesthesia, the needle ...
FIGURE 4‐10. Dermatomes of spinal nerves T13 through L3 in cattle. Regions b...
FIGURE 4‐11. Approximate location for the lumbosacral epidural is found by i...
Chapter 5
FIGURE 5‐1. The caudal auricular (ear) vein or a major branch is often used ...
FIGURE 5‐2. Positioning of the head with the poll elevated and the muzzle do...
FIGURE 5‐3. Pigs have a pharyngeal diverticulum that looks like the larynx a...
FIGURE 5‐4. (A). Flexion of the head will facilitate nasoesophageal intubati...
Chapter 7
FIGURE 7‐1. Barnes dehorners placed over a horn at the appropriate angle.
FIGURE 7‐2. Hemostasis is achieved by grabbing a bleeding vessel with a hemo...
FIGURE 7‐3. Elliptical incisions are made around the base of each horn.
FIGURE 7‐4. A Nubian buck kid restrained in a goat box. The upper lid of the...
FIGURE 7‐5. A hot iron that can be used to disbud kids and calves.
FIGURE 7‐6. A surgical cornuectomy being performed on a goat. The right horn...
Chapter 8
FIGURE 8‐1. Anatomy of the bovine sinuses. Trephination sites are represente...
FIGURE 8‐2. The dotted line represents the incision and subsequent osteotomy...
FIGURE 8‐3. Following a nasal flap procedure, gauze is packed into the cavit...
Chapter 9
FIGURE 9‐1. Age of cattle based on incisor wear. At birth to 1 month – all d...
FIGURE 9‐2. Cattle have a pair of 6 mandibular and maxillary cheek teeth con...
Chapter 10
FIGURE 10‐1. An animal with two halters tied in opposing directions to keep ...
FIGURE 10‐2. Blocking the tracheotomy site with lidocaine.
FIGURE 10‐3. Incision between tracheal rings is made.
Chapter 12
FIGURE 12‐1. Eye to be removed in enucleation prepped and eyelids clamped wi...
FIGURE 12‐2. Mid‐enucleation.
FIGURE 12‐3. Gentle traction on the globe to allow transection of caudal str...
FIGURE 12‐4. Closure of enucleation.
FIGURE 12‐5. Nictitating membrane flap for protection of the cornea. (A): su...
Chapter 13
FIGURE 13‐1. Fusiform skin approach for a female (A) or male (B) in which th...
FIGURE 13‐2. Placement of mesh in a body wall defect. (A) The placement of m...
FIGURE 13‐3. The abscess is isolated from the skin and the body wall.
FIGURE 13‐4. The umbilical vein is exited through a craniolateral stab incis...
FIGURE 13‐5. The umbilical vein is transected close to the skin to provide d...
Chapter 14
FIGURE 14‐1. A schematic of the surgical area of the left flank of the bovid...
FIGURE 14‐2. View of gastrointestinal anatomy from the right side of a bovin...
FIGURE 14‐3. View of gastrointestinal anatomy from the left side of a bovine...
FIGURE 14‐4. Dorsal view of the bovine abdominal anatomy.
FIGURE 14‐5. (A) Skin and subcutaneous tissue incised exposing the external ...
Chapter 15
FIGURE 15‐1. An open rumenotomy via the skin suturing method.
FIGURE 15‐2. A self‐retaining wound shroud.
FIGURE 15‐3. A wound shroud being utilized in a rumenotomy accomplished via ...
FIGURE 15‐4. A premade Gabel rumen board.
FIGURE 15‐5. An open rumenotomy with the rumen exteriorized and retained wit...
FIGURE 15‐6. The Guard rumen stitch. This pattern is a modification of the C...
FIGURE 15‐7. All three muscle layers of the flank have been separated along ...
FIGURE 15‐8. The cut edge of the rumen is sutured to the cut edge of the ski...
Chapter 17
FIGURE 17‐1. A large, hand‐held, half‐circle needle used in the roll and tac...
FIGURE 17‐2. Omentum (yellow arrow) is retracted to reveal the pyloric regio...
FIGURE 17‐3. Mattress sutures placed full thickness through the body wall of...
FIGURE 17‐4. An 8 cm length of suture placed in the greater curvature of the...
FIGURE 17‐5. The suture ends are tied over a roll of gauze to keep the aboma...
Chapter 19
FIGURE 19‐1. Pictorial representation of the four types of rectal prolapse....
FIGURE 19‐2. A rubber tube is inserted into the prolapsed rectum.
FIGURE 19‐3. Two spinal needles or Steinmann pins are placed through the pro...
FIGURE 19‐4. Completed apposition of the resected rectum prior to removal of...
FIGURE 19‐5. A commercial prolapse ring.
FIGURE 19‐6. A diagram of a prolapse ring in place, secured with a band. The...
Chapter 20
FIGURE 20‐1. Chain Écraseur.
FIGURE 20‐2. (A) The Kimberling‐Rupp instrument is a tube inside a tube desi...
FIGURE 20‐3. (A) Willis Rod used for spaying cattle. (B) This instrument tra...
Chapter 21
FIGURE 21‐1. Left paralumbar (flank) Cesarean section area to be prepped (bl...
FIGURE 21‐2. The skin incision for a ventral midline Cesarean section is mad...
FIGURE 21‐3. Cesarean section incision sites on a recumbent cow. (A) Ventral...
FIGURE 21‐4. The metatarsus of the fetus is being “locked” into the flank in...
FIGURE 21‐5. Postoperative incision of ventral midline Cesarean section. The...
Chapter 23
FIGURE 23‐1. Ventrolateral recumbency for a left flank C‐section in a ewe.
FIGURE 23‐2. Left flank C‐section in a ewe. The left gravid horn has been co...
Chapter 24
FIGURE 24‐1. (A) Location for paralumbar fossa incision for C‐section in pig...
FIGURE 24‐2. Location for ventrolateral approach for C‐section in pigs. The ...
FIGURE 24‐3. Surgical preparation for ventrolateral approach. The surgical a...
Chapter 25
FIGURE 25‐1. A modified Goetz is a 6‐bite technique is used to close the thi...
Chapter 26
FIGURE 26‐1. Different variations of Buhner needles. Unlike conventional nee...
FIGURE 26‐2. (A) The Buhner needle is inserted at the 7:00 position just dor...
FIGURE 26‐3. Caslick's procedure. (A) Following a field block along the edge...
FIGURE 26‐4. Illustration demonstrating the location for the Minchev and mod...
FIGURE 26‐5. An S‐curve needle has been bent to aid placement of the cervico...
FIGURE 26‐6. A cervicopexy prevents vaginal prolapse by pulling the cervix a...
Chapter 27
FIGURE 27‐1. Longitudinal section of a cow's teat showing normal anatomy.
FIGURE 27‐2. Suturing full‐thickness defects should be done in three layers....
FIGURE 27‐3. Trauma induced by the process of milking out the cow varies by ...
FIGURE 27‐4. Self‐retained teat tubes can be used for passive milk drainage....
FIGURE 27‐5. Milking three‐quarters of a cow can be done with a milking mach...
FIGURE 27‐6. Common causes and locations of teat obstructions. Common causes...
FIGURE 27‐7. A Lichty teat knife or a teat bistoury can be used to open a te...
FIGURE 27‐8. (A) Normal teat with intact streak canal. Prolapse of the teat ...
FIGURE 27‐9. Types of supernumerary teats. (A) Intercalary teats (located be...
FIGURE 27‐10. The udder has extensive vasculature. The majority of blood is ...
Chapter 28
FIGURE 28‐1 A Foley catheter has been placed in the urethra to mark the open...
FIGURE 28‐2 Illustration demonstrating the common procedure for performing a...
FIGURE 28‐3 A partially completed urethral extension. A 2‐layer closure is b...
FIGURE 28‐4 Completed urethral extension. A finger is placed in the caudal o...
Chapter 29
FIGURE 29‐1. A ring block of the distal one‐third of the scrotum and spermat...
FIGURE 29‐2. Surgical approaches to the ruminant scrotum. Transection of the...
FIGURE 29‐3. Ligation of the spermatic cord by a circumferential ligature (t...
FIGURE 29‐4. Correct use of an emasculator. Note the orientation of the nut ...
FIGURE 29‐5. A commercial castration tool known as a Henderson tool. It is a...
FIGURE 29‐6. The emasculatome (Burdizzo) is an instrument that is designed t...
FIGURE 29‐7. Proper use of an emasculatome (Burdizzo) placed directly over t...
FIGURE 29‐8. An elastrator bander (A) used for neonates and younger animals....
FIGURE 29‐9. Decision‐making flowchart for the scrotal surgical approach and...
Chapter 30
FIGURE 30‐1. Parainguinal incision for retained abdominal incision is made i...
FIGURE 30‐2. The placement of the ligations and transection (dashed lines) s...
Chapter 31
FIGURE 31‐1. An adult Angus bull with an inguinal hernia. Note the unilatera...
FIGURE 31‐2. The inguinal canal is a potential space bounded by the deep and...
FIGURE 31‐3. The internal inguinal ring is sutured blindly via a caudal flan...
FIGURE 31‐4. Completed inguinal suture involves initial placement of a doubl...
FIGURE 31‐5. Bull with left inguinal hernia with left hind leg abducted. The...
FIGURE 31‐6. Abdominal contents herniated into the vagina tunic (A). Abdomin...
Chapter 32
FIGURE 32‐1. A longitudinal midline incision is made through the penile epit...
FIGURE 32‐2. The epithelium is reflected to expose the dorsal ligament of th...
FIGURE 32‐3. A longitudinal incision is made on the midline through the dors...
FIGURE 32‐4. The strips of dorsal ligament are freed from the tunica albugin...
FIGURE 32‐5. The ligamentous strips are shortened 1–2 cm to effectively tigh...
FIGURE 32‐6. To correct a spiral deviation, the ligament requires minimal sh...
FIGURE 32‐7. The dorsal ligament strips are reattached to the tunica albugin...
FIGURE 32‐8. Additional simple interrupted sutures are placed through the tu...
FIGURE 32‐9. The penile epithelium is closed paying careful attention to not...
FIGURE 32‐10. A Ochsner forceps have been placed, in a proximal to distal di...
FIGURE 32‐11. The graft (a strip of fascia lata) is being held in the surgeo...
FIGURE 32‐12. The fascia lata graft has been trimmed to appropriate size and...
FIGURE 32‐13. Backhaus towel clamps are clamped onto the necrotic preputial ...
FIGURE 32‐14. Preputial incision is continued in healthy tissue diagonally t...
FIGURE 32‐15. Mattress sutures are placed in the prepuce at the 12, 3, 6, an...
FIGURE 32‐16. Additional mattress sutures are placed between the original fo...
FIGURE 32‐17. A plastic cannula is inserted into the prepuce. An anchoring m...
FIGURE 32‐18. Cross‐sectional diagram of prepuce with cannula placed followi...
FIGURE 32‐19. A completed preputial bandage has been applied. A plastic cann...
FIGURE 32‐20. (A) Penis and prepuce in a retracted position. (B) The penis a...
FIGURE 32‐21. The lamina interna is being held in the surgeon's right hand. ...
FIGURE 32‐22. The damaged portion of the prepuce has been removed. The two s...
FIGURE 32‐23. Minor lacerations with minimal evidence of severe infection of...
FIGURE 32‐24. An adult four‐year‐old Brangus bull that sustained a preputial...
Chapter 33
FIGURE 33‐1. Longitudinal section of the prepuce of the male pig. The preput...
FIGURE 33‐2. Cross section of the cranial aspect of the prepuce of the male ...
FIGURE 33‐3. Following an incision (dashed red lines) dorsal to the divertic...
FIGURE 33‐4. The diverticulum has been everted through the preputial orifice...
Chapter 34
FIGURE 34‐1. Overview of the reproductive anatomy of a ruminant.
FIGURE 34‐2. Locations for the various teaser procedures.
FIGURE 34‐3. Overview of the preputial translocation procedure. The dashed l...
FIGURE 34‐4. The vas deferens is identified by visual inspection but mostly ...
FIGURE 34‐5. A hemostat has been placed under the vas deferens to isolate it...
Chapter 35
FIGURE 35‐1. Typical struvite stone is pale to yellow and gritty in texture....
FIGURE 35‐2. Typical calcium carbonate stone is round, hard, and golden in a...
FIGURE 35‐3. Urethral process with an obstructing stone (arrow).
FIGURE 35‐4. Casting the patient with its hindlimbs pulled cranially facilit...
FIGURE 35‐5. Urethrostomy can be performed high in the perineal region ventr...
FIGURE 35‐6. Diagram of penile cross section with the penis directed cranial...
FIGURE 35‐7. In a mattress fashion, heavy suture is used to secure the tunic...
FIGURE 35‐8. Illustration depicting an overview of the surgical tube cystost...
FIGURE 35‐9. A large clamp inserted through the abdominal incision is used t...
FIGURE 35‐10. A finger trap suture is placed around the exit of the catheter...
FIGURE 35‐11. A location where the bladder is in direct contact with the bod...
FIGURE 35‐12. Multiple designs for percutaneous tube cystostomy exist. The p...
FIGURE 35‐13. A portion of the penis containing a urethral calculus has been...
Chapter 36
FIGURE 36‐1. Classic “crouched” stance of a calf with bilateral patellar lux...
FIGURE 36‐2. A row of Lembert sutures in the periarticular tissues hold the ...
Chapter 37
FIGURE 37‐1. Equipment needed for hoof trim. From left to right: hoof tester...
FIGURE 37‐2. Lines indicate common trimming points.
FIGURE 37‐3. Open and drain subsolar abscess with no undermined edges.
FIGURE 37‐4. The yellow stars indicate the locations on the corns in which t...
FIGURE 37‐5. Infusion of lidocaine into the corn during a 3‐point block.
FIGURE 37‐6. The interdigital fibroma has been removed with a wedge‐shaped i...
FIGURE 37‐7. Claw amputation sites proximal and distal to the proximal inter...
FIGURE 37‐8. Claw amputation of the left hind lateral claw performed distal ...
FIGURE 37‐9. A dorsal‐view radiograph revealing right front lateral claw dis...
FIGURE 37‐10. (A) Typical margins of a septic of the distal interphalangeal ...
FIGURE 37‐11. Drill bit introduced into DIPJ via a dorsal approach where the...
Chapter 38
FIGURE 38‐1. A dorsal to palmar radiograph of a calf with a septic joint dem...
FIGURE 38‐2. Example of a joint lavage using 1.5 in 20‐gauge needles and a 6...
FIGURE 38‐3. Intraoperative image of arthrotomy.
Chapter 39
FIGURE 39‐1. A halved length of PVC pipe. The edges have been rounded to avo...
FIGURE 39‐2. (A) The limb is casted to maintain alignment of the fracture. (...
FIGURE 39‐3. A completed transfixation pin cast in the metacarpus of a bovin...
FIGURE 39‐4. A completed external fixator for a mandibular fracture in a cal...
FIGURE 39‐5. The triangle created by the greater trochanter (star), tuber co...
FIGURE 39‐6. A cow with a dorsal coxofemoral luxation has been positioned wi...
FIGURE 39‐7. A dorsal to plantar radiograph (A) and a photograph (B) of the ...
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
List of Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Companion Website
Begin Reading
Index
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Sixth Edition
Edited by
Joseph W. Lozier
Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine,The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, Ohio, USA
Andrew J. Niehaus
Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine,The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, Ohio, USA
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Lozier’s dedication
To my wife for her love and patience as I continue to take on new challenges, to my parents and siblings who fostered curiosity and instilled in me a thirst for knowledge, and to the Farm Animal team at Ohio State for their constant support.
Niehaus’ dedication
To my parents, Richard and Felicia who instilled in me the values of hard work and perseverance; to my sister, Angela, who has always been a source of encouragement and support; and to my wife, Laurie, and my children, Hannah and Zach, whose unwavering love and patience have been my foundation. Laurie, your support has been especially invaluable, even when this work took time away from us. I also extend my deepest gratitude to the doctors and staff who comprise my work team. Your support and willingness to step in and take on additional responsibilities while I dedicated time to this project have been instrumental. This book is dedicated to all of you.
Brianna A. JordanVeterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
Joseph W. LozierVeterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
Andrew J.T. MuirNenn Equine, Santa Rosa Valley, CA, USA
Andrew J. Niehaus Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
The increased attention to welfare of farm animals, the growing number of farm animals kept as pets, the enhancement of food safety, as well as the economic production of food producing animals are critical concerns in today’s agricultural landscape and are cause to rethink surgical procedures on these animals. This book, Food Animal Surgery, emerges from a growing need to provide comprehensive, accessible, and practical information on the surgical procedures that can significantly improve the health and productivity of food animals.
Food Animal Surgery covers a wide range of surgical techniques and procedures essential for the effective management of food animals. While the bovid is the focus of most of the text, key differences and procedures in small ruminants and swine are also described. Divided into six sections, the book begins with general procedures, including restraint for surgical procedures, anesthesia, and pain management. The subsequent sections delve into specific areas such as surgery of the head and neck, abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery, reproductive surgery, and musculoskeletal surgery. From routine surgeries like dehorning and castration to complex procedures like stabilizing long bone fractures and draining the pericardial sac, this book offers detailed guidance on both soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
Our aim is to create a reference that is both thorough and user‐friendly. Students will find this book to be an invaluable resource for understanding the basic surgical procedures performed in farm animals. Practitioners will appreciate the clear, step‐by‐step instructions complete with updated illustrations that enhance comprehension of the anatomical considerations and the surgical techniques themselves. We also include basic scientific and evidence‐based information to provide context while directing readers to other excellent texts for more in‐depth exploration of specific procedures.
The need for such a text is underscored by the limitations of many existing publications in the field, which often focus heavily on the science behind procedures rather than the techniques themselves. Food Animal Surgery addresses this gap by serving as an easy‐to‐follow manual, allowing practitioners to perform procedures efficiently and effectively.
As research in this field continues to escalate, driven by concerns for animal welfare and food safety, the importance of proper surgical techniques becomes ever more apparent. This book advocates for the use of appropriate anesthesia and analgesia, reflecting a modern approach to farm animal surgery that prioritizes humane treatment and optimal outcomes.
Built upon the strong foundations laid by John Noordsy and Kent Ames, this edition benefits from the contributions of respected leaders in farm animal surgery. The book showcases procedural styles from institutions such as Ohio State, Kansas State, and Michigan State, reflecting a blend of traditional and innovative approaches. This diversity enriches the content, providing readers with multiple perspectives and techniques for procedures.
When considering surgery or alteration of food‐producing animals, ethical concerns must be addressed. We do not support correcting known inherited defects in animals intended for breeding, as this may perpetuate genetic issues. Additionally, many production animals are also used for show or exhibition. Performing surgery to correct cosmetic defects or enhance performance for competitive advantage is unethical. Surgical procedures should be performed to improve animal well‐being and quality of life, in line with our commitment to responsible animal stewardship.
Food Animal Surgery is designed for students, educators, and practitioners in the field of veterinary medicine, particularly those specializing in food animals. It is intended to be easy to understand and followed by non‐surgeons. By reading this book, readers will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform surgical techniques with confidence, ensuring better outcomes for animals and contributing to a safer and more sustainable food supply.
We hope this text serves as a valuable tool in your practice and education, enhancing your ability to provide the best possible care for food animals.
The authors acknowledge Drs. John Noordsy and Kent Ames, whose extensive experience in farm animal surgery laid the foundation. In the previous edition, Dr. Ames expressed his gratitude and credited Dr. Noordsy for being a teacher and mentor throughout his career. This edition builds upon their legacy, with another generation of food animal surgeons, we have added another level to the house.
The authors also acknowledge and thank Mr. Tim Vojt for his dedication in providing numerous professional and detailed medical illustrations for this work. Tim spent countless hours creating and revising illustrations to support the text. His unparalleled attention to detail and accuracy is greatly appreciated by the authors and all who read this text.
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