title: Sampling techniques for the diagnosis of digestive disease.
abstract: This article covers sample selection, testing methods performed for specific agents, and pertinent clinical history information required for the diagnosis of food animal digestive disease. Sampling techniques for diagnostic testing and packaging and shipping information are also presented.
authors.affiliation: California Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System Tulare Branch, University of California-Davis, Tulare, USA.
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Blanchard
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001344:Autopsy / Q000662:veterinary; D004066:Digestive System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D012418:Ruminants; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000662:veterinary*; D013552:Swine; D013553:Swine Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*