Loading the Applicator |
- Retract plunger and barrel fully. Maintain retract position by holding finger grip as shown.
- Thread tail of device into keyhole of barrel.
- Move applicator to vertical position and drop device into jaws.
- Squeeze jaws closed, at the same time sliding the barrel forward into the closed position.
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Inserting Cue-Mates |
- Wipe vulva clean.
- Apply veterinary lubricant to loaded applicator.
- Insert applicator through vulva and vestibule so tip is well forward in the anterior vagina.
- Turn applicator so Cue-Mate is in horizontal position and depress plunger to release Cue-Mate.
- Withdraw applicator leaving Cue-Mate well forward.
Note normal protruding tail length.
- Place empty applicator in vet disinfectant between cows.
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Removing Cue-Mates |
- Grip Cue-Mate tail and pull back and sideways until Cue-Mate starts to withdraw. Apply firm pressure. Do not wrench.
- As tip of Wishbone emerges from vulva, continue to pull Tail in sideways direction. This allows one pod to emerge at a time and avoids flicking.
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Cleaning and Returning Wishbones |
- Shake off excess mucous and place device in bucket of water.
- To surface clean squirt high pressure hose into bucket containing used Cue-Mates until foaming stops (1-2 minutes)
- Pods should now be free of mucous.
- Remove tail.
- Remove pods by gripping flap and rip away from the Wishbone. Dispose safely and keep away from dogs.
- Wash wishbones in hot (65° C) alkaline detergent (milking machine detergent is fine). Dispose of any Wishbones not surface clean, damaged or date-stamped 4 years or older. (04 = manufactured in 2004, 05 = yr2005).
- Rinse wishbones in clean cold water, dry and store away from direct sunlight in sealed plastic bags.
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