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Marmot blood sampling for viral screening (Sciuridae)

Subcategory: wildlife disease surveillance
Standard reference: Armitage 1982, 1991
Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Description

Blood collection from trapped wild marmots via femoral vein puncture during routine handling for long-term population studies. Sera separated and frozen for later laboratory analysis.

Typical Equipment

  • traps
  • blood collection materials
  • centrifuge
  • freezer storage

Output Measurements

  • serum samples