Ref Code: PIG05

Category     

Teaching - 2

Research - 4

Objective

To collect faecal samples suited to laboratory analysis.

Alternatives to animal use for teaching

Collect faeces from pen floor.

Details of procedure

Small pigs - restraint by picking up. Squeeze flanks firmly, have collection vessel ready to receive faeces. (Demonstrate this technique only on pigs with diarrhoea.)

Large pigs - restraint, if required. Pass a gloved, lubricated finger through the anus to stimulate rectal evacuation.

Drugs, chemicals, or biological agents

Nil

Impact of procedure on the wellbeing of animal(s)

Minimal

Reuse and repeated use

Collect one sample per pig.

Care of animal(s) during/after procedure

Firm gentle restraint should be applied to reduce the chance of traumatic injury.

Pain relief measures

Nil

Qualifications, experience or training necessary to perform this procedure

Demonstrator: Experience in the procedure.

Students: Should be competent in the handling and restraint of pigs.