Ref Code: SHE15

Category      

Teaching - 2

Research - 4

Objective

To facilitate the diagnosis of pregnancy and multiple pregnancies.

Alternatives to animal use for teaching

Video presentation

Details of Procedure

The ewe is restrained in a comfortable position, with appropriate equipment if necessary. The procedure is carried out according to the instruction manual for the particular piece of equipment being used.

Drugs, chemicals or biological agents

Nil

Impact of procedure on wellbeing of animal(s)

Nil

Reuse and repeated use

Ewes should only be restrained for a maximum of 10 minutes in a teaching situation.

Care of animal(s) during/after the procedure

Nil

Pain relief measures

Nil

Qualifications, experience or training necessary to perform this procedure

All operators should be familiar with the behaviour, handling methods and anatomy of the sheep.  In addition, operators should be familiar with the techniques involved with scanning.