Sheep farming, shepherd using sterile single use pin on Texel ram nose to extract blood for Scrapie genotype testing
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Sheep farming, shepherd using sterile single use pin on Texel ram nose to extract blood for Scrapie genotype testing
Sheep farming, shepherd using sterile single use pin on Texel ram nose to extract blood for Scrapie genotype testing, smearing blood onto sample sheet, England, May
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Media ID 9696017
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Blood Collect Collecting Collects Disease Diseases Farmer Farmers Health Human Humans Infection Infections Infectious Livestock Nose Noses Ovine People Person Sample Samples Sheep Shepherd Shepherds Test Tested Testing Tests Gene Genes Genetic Genotype Scrapie Smear
Getting to the bottom of sheep genetics - Shepherd takes a stab at Scrapie testing with Texel ram!
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. In this hilarious snapshot, we witness a shepherd in England going to great lengths (or rather, depths) to collect blood samples from his Texel ram for Scrapie genotype testing. Armed with a sterile single-use pin, he fearlessly approaches the unsuspecting ram's nose – talk about bravery! With precision and determination, our intrepid shepherd carefully extracts the much-needed blood sample. But wait, there's more! Not content with just one small vial of blood, he goes all out by smearing it onto a sample sheet. Now that's what we call dedication to scientific research! This comical scene showcases the unique challenges faced by farmers in their quest for healthier livestock. Who knew that collecting ovine DNA could involve such unconventional methods? It seems like even shepherds have become genetic detectives these days. As spring blooms in temperate England, our shepherd proves that farming isn't just about tending fields and herding animals; it also involves keeping up with cutting-edge technology and ensuring the well-being of our woolly friends. So here's to all those hardworking shepherds who go above and beyond – quite literally sticking their noses into things – all in the name of improving animal health and safeguarding future generations of sheep. Hats off (or should we say hats on?) to you!
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