title: Blood collection from the orbital sinus of swine.
abstract: Swine (Sus scrofa domesticus) are increasingly used as animal models in biomedical research. Often blood samples from these animals are needed for research protocols, but phlebotomy can be difficult, especially with young swine. This column describes a relatively simple technique for blood collection that can be used specifically with young swine.
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
authors.forename: C Robert
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Dove
authors.affiliation: Department of Population Health and University Research Animal Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
authors.forename: Leanne C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Alworth
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory; D001800:Blood Specimen Collection / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods; D009915:Orbit / Q000098:blood supply; D013552:Swine
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local