University:
Sam Houston State University
Course:
BIOL 2413 | General Zoology
Academic year:

2020
Views:

369

Pages:

11
Author:

Clint W.

FINDING THE INSEMINATOR’S TARGET Preparation to Find Target • Choose Arm for Manipulating the Cervix • Develop a Positive Attitude and Relax • Always Stand Sideways Behind the Cow Choose Arm for Manipulation Keep Fingernails Short Preparation to Find Target • Put on Shoulder-Length Disposable Glove – Keep Fingernails Short – Use a New Glove Every Time to Reduce Disease Transfer • Keep Inseminating Syringe Warm, Clean and Dry – Wear Coveralls for Better Syringe Protection Lubricate the Glove Entering the Cow • Place Small Amount of Lubricant on Hand – Do NOT Use Soaps or Detergents – Do NOT Use Manure • Gently Rub the Anal Area • Insert One Then Multiple Fingers Held Together – With Fingers Forming a Cone Shape, Place an Equal and Opposite Force on the Cow’s Tail – Continue to Push Hand Through Anus Into the Rectum Till Wrist Deep Entering the Cow Finding the Cervix • Insert Hand to Wrist • Open Hand From Coned Position • Push Down and Begin Sweeping From Side to Side – Helps You Recognize Extent of Pelvic Cavity – Note Pelvic Floor’s Front Drop-off (Pelvic Brim) • Press Fingertips Down to Pelvic Floor at the Midline – Cervix Should be Found Near There Finding the Cervix Possible Obstructions • Soft Feces Can Usually be Ignored – If Some Must Be Removed • Remove Only as Much as Necessary to Perform Manipulations – Avoid Excessive In and Out Motions • Allows Air to Enter Rectum • Causes Ballooning – Remove Ballooning By: • Gently Slapping or Patting the Rectal Wall or • Reach to Forward Part of Ballooned Area and Gently Tug a Fold in the Rectal Wall Backward