Dog Genetics Research sample donation
Instructions for the owner
- Print this PDF document
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Collect the buccal swab sample according to the instructions below
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Consent declaration:
I agree that the data and the sample material of the above- mentioned animal may be used for scientific research projects. The data and leftover sample material will become property of the University of Bern.
City, Date: ______________________________________ Signature: _______________________
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Send the sample in a jiffy bag at room temperature together with this document to:
Institute of Genetics
University of Bern
Bremgartenstrasse 109a
CH-3001 Bern
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Declaration for international shipments
- content: HS-Code 0511.99.85
- exempt animal specimen for research, non-infectious
- UID/EORI DE4444 0643 7447 453
- VAT-No. University of Bern CHE-115.250.351
- value 1 €, 1 £ or 1 $
Labeling and Sending the Sample
- Place the swabs (4 pieces) into a small paper envelope (sample envelope)
- Write the reg. nr. on this envelope:
- Date of sampling/Entnahmedatum:
WS87131401
Send sample envelope at ambient temperature together with this document inside the mailing envelope.
Instructions for the lab
Complete the data in the appropriate file.
Breed:
Enter the following details:
- Name of the dog:
- Registration number:
- Date of sample: see above
- Date of receipt:
- Entered by:
- leave all other fields blank
The buccal swab is then kept at a room temperature.
Great Dane
Windy Knoll´s Off Color Kreszenz
WS87131401
Folgende Angaben registrieren
Probe in die entsprechende Datei eintragen.
Rasse:
Folgende Angaben registrieren:
- Name des Hundes:
- Zuchtbuchnummer:
- Entnahmedatum: siehe oben
- Eingangsdatum:
- eingetragen von:
- alle anderen Felder leer lassen
Der Wangenabstrich wird anschließend bei Raumtemperatur aufbewahrt.
Great Dane
Windy Knoll´s Off Color Kreszenz
WS87131401
Step-by-Step Sampling Instructions
- Make sure the dog has not had anything to eat or drink for at least 1 hour prior to collecting sample.
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When swabbing puppies, isolate each puppy from the mother, littermates and any shared toys for 1 hour prior to swabbing. Puppies should not have nursed or eaten for 1 hour prior to collecting sample.
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If collecting samples from more than one dog, make sure to sample one dog at a time and wash your hands before swabbing another dog.
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Label paper envelope with registration number of dog to be sampled.
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Open brush sleeve by arrow and remove one brush by its handle.
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Place bristle head between the dog’s gums and cheek and press lightly on the outside of the cheek while rubbing and rotating the brush back and forth for 15 seconds.
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Let the brush in the air for 5 minutes to air dry and after drying repeat step 6 one more time with the same brush.
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Insert brush into the paper envelop (sample envelope).
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Repeat steps 5–8 with each unused brush on a new part of the cheek and gum. Make sure that only brushes from one dog are placed in the same paper envelope. Ideally, use 4 swabs per dog, minimum 2 swabs.
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Place the sample envelope into another mailing envelope and send it together with this signed PDF to the address shown above.
ATTENTION:
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Do not collect saliva/drool – the key to obtaining a good sample is getting cheek cells on the swab
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Do not rub swab on the dog’s tongue or teeth – this will result in poor quality sample
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Do not collect a sample from a puppy that has recently nursed – the mother’s genetic material can rub off on the puppy’s mouth and contaminate the sample
