Collection of blood from swine

Authors: Smallwood JE, Schwartz WL
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 25, Issue 9, pp 237-238, Sep 1977
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Pig, Production animal
Subject Terms: Circulatory system/haematology, Clinical pathology, Diagnostic procedures
Article class: Clinical Communication

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Abstract: Recent implementation of regulations regarding pseudorabies has necessitated obtaining suitable blood samples from large numbers of swine for a critical serologic (serum neutralization) test. A clear, nonhemolyzed sample of uncontaminated serum is crucial to the accuracy of the test. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to review a technique for collecting blood from the veins of swine located cranial to the first pair or ribs, ventral to the trachea and dorsal to the manubrium sterni. This basic technique has been utilized for over 35 years and, in our opinion, is the most practical method for obtaining suitable samples from swine.

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