A new approach for obtaining blood samples from pigs.
To determine the site of venipuncture in the right jugular fossa of swine, a new orientation method, using a pair of imaginary lines and established anatomic landmarks, was developed. Using this method, blood samples were obtained rapidly from the brachiocephalic veins of 155 15- to 137-kg swine. Samples were of sufficient quantity and quality to provide excellent specimens for herd health maintenance and diagnostic tests. Major adverse reactions were not observed in any pig from which a sample was taken.
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Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843.
D000818:Animals; D001815:Bloodletting / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D009333:Neck / Q000098:blood supply; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D013552:Swine / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014680:Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology