Clinical tips

Calf hernia repair

Authors

  • Amanda Hartnack Food Animal Surgery, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20208091

Keywords:

bovine, calf, hernia, surgery

Abstract

This lecture will cover clinical tips for improving hernia surgery success in calves, from diagnosis to surgery. Proper surgical technique, including anesthesia, suture pattern, and suture material selection will be covered. The goal is for the clinician to be able to perform these surgeries with maximum success and minimal difficulty.

Author Biography

Amanda Hartnack, Food Animal Surgery, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Large Animal, Assistant Professor, Food Animal Surgery

Cover image of the 53rd Conference Proceedings: A photo of a lone cow with a bell in a field.

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Published

2020-09-24

Issue

2020

Section

Clinical Skills Session