A new preservative for treating gastrointestinal tracts destined for worm counts

Authors: Rutherford DM, Bowie JY
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 36, Issue 1, pp 43-44, Mar 1988
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock
Subject Terms: Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Diagnostic procedures, Nematode, Parasites - internal
Article class: Correspondence

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Abstract: Specimens from more distant clients may take two to three days to reach an Animal Health Laboratory and without a preservative autolysis of the gastrointestinal tract rapidly occurs. When this happens, worms may become fragmented, making counting and identification difficult. Rutherford found that a commercially available embalming fluid effectively preserved gastrointestinal tracts for parasite counts. This product is no longer manufactured. However Merck, Sharp and Dohme Aust. Pty. Limited have formulated a preservative, S10.5 which was evaluated at the Lincoln Animal Health Laboratory. The specimens were held for up to seven days in temperatures ranging from 11 to 24°C. S105 adequately preserved specimens over the seven day period. The formulation for S105 concentrate is…

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