The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: fiestyredhead331 on November 24, 2015, 02:25:37 pm
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been trying to find the same needles that my vet gave me recently
they are monject 1.2mm x 25.4mm but they seem to be rarer than hens teeth, anyone know where I can get them? So far all I can find has a 40mm length and I thought that might be too long for intramuscular injections?
TIA :thumbsup:
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Hi ! If you got them from your vet why not ask for some more ??? My vet dispenses small numbers of needles and syringes.
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well syringes I buy in boxes of 100 (they get used for everything around here.... :innocent:) and thought I'd just order needles in bulk as well
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Might be worth figuring out what "gauge" they are. 25.4 mm is one inch, a fairly standard size, but I'm not sure what gauge 1.2mm is. If it helps, I often use 19g 1" needles in sheep or goats
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the ones I got from vet are 18 gauge but the only 18 gauge ones I can find online are 40mm long ??? or if I want 24.5mm length I need to change gauge to 27 :-\
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I prefer 40mm length needles - much more versatile. Same for injecting adult people.
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We definitely have both 1" and 1 1/2" 18g needles, may need to try another supplier, or ask your vet to buy you a full box!
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thanks fsmnutter, I think I will just ask the vets, they are used to my strange requests now ;D
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I thought that might be too long for intramuscular injections?
TIA :thumbsup:
You don't have to put it all in just because its there :innocent:
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They are available here
http://www.yorkvetsupplies.co.uk/smallholder-supplies/accessories/view/disposable-needles/p-111767 (http://www.yorkvetsupplies.co.uk/smallholder-supplies/accessories/view/disposable-needles/p-111767)
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thank you Buttermilk :thumbsup: