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Sampling technique
1. Fix the pig by holding its tail with one hand.
2. Carefully insert one or two fingers of the other hand into the rectum and
collect feces; or insert the swab in the rectum.
3. Discard feces from gloved fingers into the collection tube until it is filled with
1–2 g of material.
4. Label the tube immediately with the animal ID (ear tag number) using a
waterproof marker. Write numbers and letters clearly according to good
clinical practice (e.g., 5 not
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Storage
Store the sample in a refrigerator until shipment to the laboratory, which
should be within 1 day. If this is not possible (e.g., in the case of a longitudinal
assessment), freeze it at –20 to –80°C.
Weaner sampling A swab is used for sucklers
