
%0 Journal Article
%A Robertson, B. M. 
%A Heuvel, W. van den 
%T A modified split plug for oesophageal fistulated cattle
%J Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture
%D 1998/01/16
%V 37
%N 7
%P 751-753
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/EA97057
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/EA97057 
%X Summary. A modified oesophageal fistula plug made from polyethylene and polyvinylchloride pipe for use in cattle is described. The incorporation of a locking collar with a curvature similar to the area around the fistula combined with the use of a flexible joint filler results in almost no fluid loss from the fistula. These modifications of a split plug design ensure almost complete fluid retention within the oesophagus, a feature that is essential for the accurate estimation of total saliva production in water balance studies with cattle. 
