Bacterial sampling techniques

Question 1

Bacterial sampling techniques for dogs

Answer 1

Oropharyngeal
Tracheal wash
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)

Question 2

Bacterial sampling techniques for horses

Answer 2

Nasopharyngeal swab
Endoscopic collection
Tracheal wash

Question 3

Bacterial sampling techniques for poultry

Answer 3

Tracheal swab
Oropharyngeal swab
Cloacal swab

Question 4

Advantages of swabs

Answer 4

Can give a lot of information
Quick
Easy to obtain
Impact on animal is minimal
No specialist equipment required
Cheap