Sampling in marine mammals

SAMPLING IN MARINE MAMMALS

Seal

  • Animal is to be placed on its routine posture.
  • Assess the vein via l3 / L4 inter-vertebral space halfway between the last rib and the iliac crest.
  • Then insert 18 to 20 gauze needle of 6-9 cm length if it is an adult seals and use 21 gauze needle of 2.5 to 5 cms in case of seal-pups.

Cetaceans

  • In case of strandings, the collection technique may be applied.
  • Choose the dorsal fin for I/V or choose either central tail veins or caudal peduncle vein.
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