Standard Operating Procedures - sheep
Ultrasound assessment of body composition
Ref Code: SHE16
Category
Teaching - 3 (Instructor : student ratio 1:3)
Research - 4
Objective
To assess body composition (amount of fat) using ultrasound equipment.
Alternatives to animal use for teaching
Video presentation, practice on cadavers
Details of procedure
Sheep should be restrained in a race and the procedure carried out according to the instruction manual for the equipment.
Drugs, chemicals or biological agents
Lubricating gel.
Impact of procedure on wellbeing of animal(s)
The procedure does not have any harmful effect on the sheep.
Reuse and repeated use
The technique can be repeated on the same sheep as long as it is being tolerated.
Care of animal(s) during/after the procedure
Careful observation, although the procedure is not expected to cause any change in the animal's welfare.
Pain relief measures
Not needed.
Qualifications, experience or training necessary to perform this procedure
Experience in sheep handling. Experience in the use of the probe and ability to read and interpret the oscilloscope.