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Abortion Panel – Livestock Bacterial (Culture)

Description

Identification of common bacterial pathogens that cause abortion in livestock by culture. Targets include trichomonas, campylobacter, brucella, listeria and/or other bacteria as appropriate.

Code1076
SectionBacteriology
SpeciesBovine, Caprine, Ovine, Porcine
Specimen

One or more of the following: 

  • fresh fetal tissue 
  • fetal stomach content
  • fetal lung
  • placenta
Sampling Requirements

Sample should be aseptically collected. Do not add formalin, saline, or broth to fresh tissue.

Collection Container

Sterile, sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship on cold packs.

Special Instructions

This is a test for a disease agent regulated by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and/or the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS). Samples, documentation, and testing may be subject to additional requirements or restrictions as determined by TAHC or USDA APHIS.

Price$28.25
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