Fecal Sample Collection Vacuum Sealing USPS Priority Mail

LNE15-342 (project overview)

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 2015: $236,815.00

Projected End Date: 10/31/2019

Grant Recipient: University of Rhode Island

Region: Northeast

State: Rhode Island

Project Leader:

Katherine Petersson

University of Rhode Island

Description:

Step by step illustrated fact sheet on how to properly collect fecal samples and vacuum seal them for USPS priority mail shipment. It includes a QR code that links to a video clip on YouTube demonstrating proper methods. This method allows for an alternative to express overnight shipment of samples.

Type:

Fact Sheet

File:

Download file (PDF)

Authors:

Dr. Anne Zajac, VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech; Dr. Katherine Petersson, University of Rhode Island

Target audiences:

Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers

URL:

https://web.uri.edu/sheepngoat/facts-tools/

This product is associated with the project "New approaches for improving integrated parasite control strategies in the Northeast"

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.