Product Name	Veterinary Sampling Swab with Transport Medium
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Product Overview	The Veterinary Sampling Swab with Transport Medium is a sterile specimen collection system designed for collecting, transporting and preserving microbiological samples from livestock and other animals. The reference configuration combines a nylon flocked swab with modified liquid Amies transport medium in a screw-cap tube. The flocked structure provides efficient specimen uptake and release, while the transport medium helps maintain the viability of aerobic, anaerobic and fastidious bacteria during transfer from the collection site to the diagnostic laboratory. The system is suitable for commercial pig farms, cattle farms, poultry farms, veterinary clinics, diagnostic laboratories, breeding facilities and animal disease monitoring programs.
Key Features	Sterile sampling system for veterinary microbiological specimen collection. Nylon flocked swab supports efficient collection and release of specimens. Modified liquid Amies medium helps maintain bacterial viability during transport. Suitable for aerobic, anaerobic and fastidious bacterial specimens. Liquid-based sample format supports culture, Gram staining and compatible laboratory testing. Breakable swab shaft allows the sampled tip to be retained inside the transport tube. Screw-cap tube helps reduce leakage and contamination during transportation. Color-coded cap options can support rapid identification of different swab configurations. Suitable for manual laboratory processing and compatible automated liquid handling workflows. Single-use design supports livestock farm biosecurity and standardized sampling procedures.
Structural Components	Flocked Swab Tip: Nylon fibers arranged to improve specimen collection and rapid elution into transport medium. Swab Shaft: Lightweight plastic shaft designed for controlled sample collection. Break Point: Allows the swab shaft to be snapped after collection so the specimen tip can remain inside the transport tube. Transport Tube: Plastic screw-cap tube containing liquid transport medium. Modified Liquid Amies Medium: Maintains suitable conditions for transporting bacterial specimens. Capture Cap: Helps retain the broken swab shaft inside the tube in compatible configurations. Identification Label: Allows sample information, animal identification and collection details to be recorded.
Working Principle	During specimen collection, the flocked swab is applied to the selected sampling site according to the veterinary diagnostic protocol. Capillary action between the nylon fibers helps collect liquid, cellular and microbiological material from the sampling surface. After collection, the swab is inserted into the transport tube and the shaft is broken at the designated breakpoint when applicable. The swab tip remains immersed in the liquid transport medium. Gentle agitation helps release the specimen from the flocked fibers into the medium, creating a liquid suspension suitable for laboratory processing. The closed tube then protects the specimen during storage and transportation.
Technical Specifications	Product Type Veterinary specimen collection and transport swab Reference Swab Type Regular nylon flocked swab Transport Medium Modified liquid Amies medium Reference Medium Volume 1 ml Reference Tube Size 16 × 100 mm Reference Breakpoint 80 mm Reference Cap White capture cap Target Microorganisms Aerobic, anaerobic and fastidious bacteria Transport Conditions Room or refrigerated temperature according to specimen and laboratory requirements Reference Viability Period Up to 48 hours for suitable organisms under validated conditions Sterility Sterile, single-use configuration Packaging Individually packaged or according to project requirements
Applications	Commercial pig farm disease surveillance. Cattle and calf bacterial specimen collection. Sheep and goat veterinary diagnostics. Poultry flock health monitoring. Nasal and respiratory specimen collection. Oropharyngeal and throat sampling. Skin, wound and lesion sampling. Reproductive tract sampling where clinically appropriate. Veterinary bacteriology and culture testing. Animal disease monitoring and biosecurity programs. Veterinary clinics and diagnostic laboratories. Livestock research and breeding facilities.
Customization Options	Regular, minitip or flexible minitip swab: Available upon request. Swab shaft length and breakpoint: Customizable. Transport medium type: According to diagnostic requirements. Transport medium volume: Available upon request. Tube dimensions and cap configuration: Customizable. Label and barcode printing: According to project requirements. Individual sterile packaging: Available upon request. Veterinary sampling kits with additional consumables: Customizable.
Use & Handling	Select the appropriate swab configuration according to animal species, anatomical sampling site and laboratory test requirements. Open the sterile package immediately before collection and avoid touching the swab tip or other sterile surfaces. Collect the specimen using the veterinary sampling technique specified for the target site. Insert the swab into the transport tube immediately after collection. Break the shaft at the designated breakpoint when applicable and securely tighten the screw cap. Label the specimen clearly with animal identification, collection site, date and other required information. Store and transport the sample according to the receiving laboratory's validated procedure. Swabs are intended for single use. Used sampling materials must be discarded according to applicable veterinary biohazard and infection-control procedures.
Product FAQ	What is a sampling swab with transport medium used for? It is used to collect microbiological specimens and maintain them in suitable transport conditions until laboratory processing. What type of transport medium is commonly used? Modified liquid Amies medium is commonly used for transporting a broad range of aerobic, anaerobic and fastidious bacteria. Why use a flocked swab? Nylon flocked fibers improve specimen uptake and allow rapid release of collected material into the liquid transport medium. Can one sample be used for multiple laboratory procedures? Liquid-based transport systems can provide a homogeneous specimen suspension that may support multiple compatible culture or diagnostic procedures, depending on the laboratory protocol. Can this swab be used for livestock? Yes. Appropriate sampling swabs are suitable for cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry and other animals when the sampling site and diagnostic method are compatible with the swab configuration. How quickly should samples reach the laboratory? Samples should be transported as soon as practical and handled according to the laboratory's validated temperature and time requirements.
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