Blood

Most people have problem finding sheep veins, especially in larger breeds such as Texels. My personal problem is finding calf veins. Still!

This time around I've found plenty of sheep blood (even in a small lamb), dog, cat and cow blood, but still no luck with the little calves. Perhaps it's because they are dehydrated or just wriggly. I need the practice, but it's difficult to justify catheterising a calf with decent veins.

I've been reliably informed we don't have to do anything like this in final year, or for our final exams. I just feel sorry for the first sick calf I have to look after on my own.