This section shows video films and slide series of common procedures on the:
For more resources using these species, please click here.
*Please note that the vein referred to as the ulnar vein in this series is in fact the basilic vein (vena basilica). This will be corrected as soon as possible.
A series of photos showing a range of bloodsampling techniques on pigs of a range of age groups can be viewed here.
Back to the main page for educational and training resources.
Further references
- Saphenous vein puncture for blood sampling of the mouse, rat, hamster, gerbil, guineapig, ferret and mink
- A good practice guide to the administration of substances and removal of blood, including routes and volumes
- An updated method for the jugular catheterization of grower pigs for repeated blood sampling following an oral glucose tolerance test
- More advice on experimental procedures
- Practical advice on tunnel handling (8 minute video from Swiss 3RCC)
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