MEDICINE POTPOURRI: NEUROLOGY, FOALS, MUSCLES, AND THE GUT
Fig. 2. Mounting options on back of pump.
below the freezer unit (Fig. 7). Once marked, use the 1
⁄4
Fig. 4. Mark screw locations in protective box with a permanent marker then drill holes in clear plastic container.
inch drill bit to drill a hole through the thin
metal housing and foam insulation on the side of the refrigerator. Cut the desired length of suction tub- ing to run between the pump and the bottom of the milk receptacle. Feed a section of suction tubing through this hole and to the bottom of the recepta- cle. Attach the stiff standpipe tubing provided with the pump to the distal end of the suction tube and place within the milk receptacle so it touches the bottom (Fig. 8). Attach the proximal end of the tube to the intake (suction) side of the peristaltic pump using the provided squeeze tube fittings. Silicone may be used to seal the exit hole through the wall of the refrigerator if desired. Attach the remaining section of tubing to the output port on the pump (Fig. 9). Run the section of output tubing to distribute milk into a chosen receptacle in the stall
from which the foal is to drink. Use cable ties as needed to fasten the tubing in place. Most foals can quickly be taught to drink from a
bucket by placing a milk coated finger in their mouth and while they are suckling, slowly inserting
Fig. 3. Use the box blade to cut out an exit window for the electrical cords in the clear plastic container.
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Fig. 5. Place the protective box in desired location on top or side of refrigerator then mark screw placement holes with a perma- nent marker. Use the 3/16 drill bit to drill through the refrig- erator wall just deep enough to place the dry wall anchors. Hammer the dry wall anchors into the holes in the refrigerator.
