2. Preparation
Immerse the applicator in a non-irritant disinfectant solution recommended
for use with animals.
Clean the vulval lips with paper towel
Dip applicator into lubricant and ensure a generous amount of lubricant is
applied
3. Insertion
Part the lips of the vulva with one hand and insert the loaded applicator with
the tail curling downwards
Point the tip of the applicator slightly upwards and gently insert through the
vulva
Once inserted halfway and some resistance is felt, re-angle the CIDR
®
Sheep and Goat Device horizontally and pass it over the pelvic bone. The
insertion technique can be thought of as “up and over”.
Gently squeeze the plunger to release the CIDR
®
Sheep and Goat Device
Twist the applicator slightly and remove gently.
The CIDR
®
Sheep and Goat Device should now be in place with the blue tail
protruding out and downwards. Cut the tail of the CIDR
®
Sheep and Goat
Device to approximately 5cm (2 inches). This will help in preventing
inquisitive sheep pulling the Device out.
Clean, disinfect and re-load the applicator
4. Removal
Wearing gloves, gently remove the Device by pulling downwards on the tail
Dispose of the used CIDR
®
Sheep and Goat Device in a sealed plastic
container