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

MINIMUM QUANTITIES OF SPECIMENS TO BE SENT FOR TOXICOLOGICAL EXAMINATION

Materials	Quantity
Blood Brain Fat Hair Intestinal contents Kidneys Liver Stomach contents Urine	30 – 50 ml Entire brain 200 gm 5 to 10 gm 500 to 1,000 gm One 500 to 1,000gm 500 to 1,000gm in Large Animals Availage contents in Small Animals All available

• Unless, the viscera and other articles are forwarded to the chemical examiner, they are to be preserved for a period of six months. After six months, they are to e destroyed after obtaining the permission from the magistrate.
• When the veterinarian forwards articles to the chemical examiner, he should at the same time address a letter to the chemical examiner on the authorized form advising him or their despatch.
• The letter should contain
  • Animals species, Breed, Sex, age, identification marks and location of lesions.
  • An impression of the seal used in closing the bottle and a description of the seal.
  • A list of articles forwarded and mode of transmission (by post, rail or constable)
  • A separate necropsy report should be sent.
  • Full details of the purpose for which analysis is required
  • Bottles should be well packed to prevent breakage or leakage during transport/transit.
  • Bottles should e labelled and properly sealed
  • Same seal is to e used all through and the same sealing material
  • Note the reference number of your letter of advice to the chemical Examiner on the labels of the bottles.