5 Life Technologies | Animal Health
Semen
1. Use the gloved hand technique according to Almond.
2. Put pressure on the glans penis first, and reduce pressure towards the
beginning of ejaculation.
3. Carefully observe whether preputial fluid is ejected; this sometimes
contaminates the sample.
Urine
1. Enter the compartment, walk to the
center, and force sows to stand up
by clapping or shouting.
2. Wait a few minutes until approx.
1/3 of the sows that stood up
spontaneously show micturition.
3. Quickly collect urine in the tubes
from as many sows as possible.
Storage
Samples should be stored in a refrigerator until shipment to the laboratory,
which should be within 24–36 hours. If this is not possible and only PCR is
required, freeze the samples at –20 to –80°C. Keep in mind that no further
cultural examination is possible after freezing a sample.
Shipment
Material from diseased animals is usually classified as "Biological substance,
category B" according to UN regulations (UN 3373). It must be shipped in
compliance with national regulations and, at least for international shipment,
in compliance with "Packing Instruction 650" specified by the International Air
Transport Association (IATA). National regulations and IATA instructions may
change over time. If you have doubts about the actual regulations, please ask your
courier or the lab.
Take a midstream sample if possible
