Sampling techniques for the diagnosis of digestive disease

P C Blanchard

doi:10.1016/s0749-0720(15)30135-3

Sampling techniques for the diagnosis of digestive disease

Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2000 Mar;16(1):23-36, v. doi: 10.1016/s0749-0720(15)30135-3.

Author

P C Blanchard¹

Affiliation

¹ California Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System Tulare Branch, University of California-Davis, Tulare, USA.

PMID: 10707412
DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0720(15)30135-3

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Autopsy / veterinary
Digestive System Diseases / diagnosis
Digestive System Diseases / veterinary*
Ruminants*
Specimen Handling / veterinary*
Swine
Swine Diseases / diagnosis*