Changing needles every 10 animals is a good rule when injecting cattle, writes Lindsay Waechter-Mead, DVM. She reinforces the importance of needle care, proper sizing and biosecurity measures when cattle producers are injecting animals. Note the graphic showing needle selection based on weight of cattle, route of administration and viscosity of product.
Source: Progressive Cattle, March 20, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: Producers who do not perform injections every day as veterinary teams do need to be routinely reminded of best practices. Consider this article for social media and newsletters.