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Figures 25.11a–d Injecting into the neck (method 1): a) tap the horse with the side of your hand before inserting the needle;
b) check that no blood fills or drips from the hub of the needle before attaching the syringe; c) attach the syringe and pull
back the plunger to check that no blood enters the syringe; d) proceed with the injection

Injecting into the neck (method 2)

This technique is particularly useful for young and fractious animals:

• leave the needle attached to the filled syringe and remove the cap

• with the left hand, grasp a fold of skin close to the injection site (Figure 25.12a)
• gently, but deliberately, slide the needle through the skin and deep into the muscle

• draw the plunger back to check that no blood is drawn into the syringe and proceed with

the injection (Figure 25.12b).