Collection of faeces

Faecal samples may be collected using a metabolic cage or, if fresh material is required, the animal should be removed from its cage or pen and, in the case of larger species (cat, rabbit, dog, non-human primates and farm species), small quantities removed from the rectum using a swab.


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Updated on 12th May 2020

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