
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Robertson, B. M. 
A1  - Heuvel, W. van den 
T1  - A modified split plug for oesophageal fistulated cattle
JF  - Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture
JO  - Aust. J. Exp. Agric.
Y1  - 1998
VL  - 37
IS  - 7
SP  - 751
EP  - 753
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/EA97057 
N2  - 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. 
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