VMD 511: Animal Welfare, Ethics and Jurisprudence (2+0)

PROCEDURE FOR DISPATCHING OF MATERIAL FOR CHEMICAL EXAMINATION

• Complete the report forms for pathological specimens.
• Enter the name and address of the submitter.
• Enter full name and address of the owner of the stock.
• Describe the full history along with ante and post-mortem findings if any.
• A separate container should preferably be used for each case.
• Put a frozen coolant pad, into each container or pack these specimens in ice before dispatching.
• Specimens must be packed so that they do not contaminate each other, or leak in transit.
• Normally samples are sent through express rail or local transport arrangements.