VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

MEDIAL METATARSAL VENIPUNCTURE

• Locate the blood vessel (medial metatarsal vein) at the dorso-medial leg, just above or below tarsal joint. For this you have to spread the wing well.
• Apply pressure over this point to enhance the visibility of filled vessel
• Use 23 gz or 25 gz needle attached with tuberculin syringe and collect blood sample.
• Apply light pressure while you withdraw the needle
• Use antiseptic soaked cotton for antiseptic purposes.