EDTA stabilised blood, hair, semen
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and fragment analysis
EDTA stabilized blood in 5 ml vacuum test tube (+5±3) °C, not less than 50 pcs of hair and roots in a clean plastic bag, frozen semen -20 °C
Genetic identification of cow and sheep (DNA microsatellite)
Preparation of the Certificate on Genetic origin
Certificates of cow genetic identification (DNA) in paper or electronic form
Ruminant Medulla oblongata and mink brain
OIE Manual, Chapter 2.4.5., 2.7.12., Classical histology
Brain obex, cerebellar peduncles, tectum of midbrain (quadrigeminal plate). In single-use container, fixed in 10% formalin solution, formalin and sample volume ratio 10:1 at room temperature or fresh (stored at 2-8 °C)
Ruminant and mink brain and lymphoid tissue
OIE Manual, Chapter 2.4.5., 2.7.12., Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Brain obex, cerebellar peduncles, tectum of midbrain (quadrigeminal plate).
Sheep - in addition - cerebellum. Deer - in addition - lymph nodes.
In single-use container, fixed in 10% formalin solution, formalin and sample volume ratio 10:1 at room temperature or fresh (stored at 2-8 °C)
Ruminant Medulla oblongata
OIE Manual Terr.ch. 2.4.5., 2.7.12. BIO-RAD TeSeE or IDEXX Herd Check
Brain obex, cerebellar peduncles, tectum of midbrain (quadrigeminal plate) in single-use container