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injection needle size

  • 04-01-2014 10:06PM
    #1
    Muckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,173 ✭✭✭✭


    What's the correct gauge/length needle for sub cut cattle injections? I need to get a few

    Thanks


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  • #2
    bogman_bass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 5,299 ✭✭✭bogman_bass


    If its a thin fluid like a vaccine I use the short 21gauge needles. Far easier on man and beast.


  • #3
    Bizzum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭Bizzum


    I meant to give the 21 gauge a go after BB recommended them before, but I use a 16 gauge 1" or 3/4" for Sub Cut.


  • #4
    Muckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,173 ✭✭✭✭Muckit


    Thanks lads! It's for dosing


  • #5
    Bizzum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭Bizzum


    Muckit wrote: »
    Thanks lads! It's for dosing

    I'd go 16g so. The doses can be a bit viscous, particularly in cold weather.

    I am gonna try the 21g some of these times.


  • #6
    TEAT SQUEEZER
    Closed Accounts Posts: 516 ✭✭✭TEAT SQUEEZER


    sub cuta is a job for a 1/2 inch 16 gauge when dosing imo .. buy plenty and change often for what its worth


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  • #7
    P_Cash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 728 ✭✭✭P_Cash


    TEAT SQUEEZER wrote: »
    sub cuta is a job for a 1/2 inch 16 gauge when dosing imo .. buy plenty and change often for what its worth


    exactly what i was going to say


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