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Pluschke AM, Simmons GS, Keates HL, Cameron RDA, Zhang D, Wright JD, Williams BA. An updated method for the jugular catheterization of grower pigs for repeated blood sampling following an oral glucose tolerance test. Lab Anim 2017; 51:397-404. [PMID: 28718358 DOI: 10.1177/0023677216682772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Jugular catheterization is a common procedure used under experimental conditions. However, there is considerable variation in the reported techniques, particularly for grower pigs (>40 kg and <60 kg) when larger volumes of blood per sample (>10 mL) are required. This paper provides a complete methodology including the use of current equipment and anaesthetic regimen for grower pigs. This surgical jugular catheterization method was carried out in 30 large white grower pigs. Firstly, the pigs were habituated to human handling for at least two weeks prior to surgery. Animals were sedated and anesthetized. Following intubation, an incision was made in the jugular fossa, and the jugular vein was located. A catheter was then inserted and fixated. The wound was stapled and the catheter line secured to the back of the neck. The pigs recovered fully from the surgery and the catheters remained patent for the duration of the blood sampling period (min 72 h). Twenty millilitres of blood were collected every 15 min, taking approximately 2 min per pig. No haemolysis was detected in any samples. Jugular catheterization of pigs using this procedure proved successful both in terms of animal recovery and quality of samples. Catheters remained patent and pigs remained calm during sampling.
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Affiliation(s)
- Anton M Pluschke
- 1 ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Cell Walls, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia
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- 2 The School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Gatton, Queensland, Australia
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- 2 The School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Gatton, Queensland, Australia
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- 2 The School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Gatton, Queensland, Australia
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- 1 ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Cell Walls, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia
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- 2 The School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Gatton, Queensland, Australia
| | - Barbara A Williams
- 1 ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Cell Walls, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia
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