Product Name	Cattle BVD Ear Notch Sampling Kit
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Product Overview	The Cattle BVD Ear Notch Sampling Kit is designed for rapid collection of small bovine ear tissue specimens for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus testing, genomic analysis and livestock identification programs. The reference tissue sampling system integrates animal identification with tissue collection. During application, a small ear-notch specimen is captured inside the sampling needle and subsequently sealed in a hygienic collection tube for laboratory submission. Each sample tube can carry a unique barcode corresponding to the animal identification number, helping maintain reliable traceability from cattle handling and tagging through laboratory testing. The system is particularly suitable for commercial dairy farms, beef cattle operations, breeding farms and herd disease-control programs. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Key Features	Designed for cattle ear-notch tissue sampling and BVDV testing programs. Allows tissue sampling and animal identification in one mechanical operation. Small approximately 3 mm sampling needle minimizes the ear opening during correct use. Fully processable tissue specimen is retained inside the sampling component. Hygienic collection tube protects the specimen after sampling. Unique barcode and matching identification number support animal-to-sample traceability. Suitable for BVDV diagnostic testing when accepted by the receiving laboratory. The same tissue sample can also support genomic analysis depending on laboratory requirements. Compatible applicator provides consistent and repeatable sampling. Suitable for large-scale commercial herd surveillance programs. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Structural Components	Male Tag Component: Incorporates the tissue sampling needle used during application. Sampling Needle: Removes a small ear-notch tissue specimen when the applicator is activated. Female Tag Component: Locks with the male part to provide permanent animal identification. Plastic Collection Tube: Receives and seals the sampling needle containing the tissue specimen. Unique Barcode: Identifies the tissue sample for laboratory tracking. Matching Animal Number: Links the sample tube to the corresponding cattle identification tag. Compatible Applicator: Provides the mechanical action required for simultaneous tagging and sampling. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Working Principle	The tissue sampling components are loaded into a compatible applicator and positioned on a suitable area of the animal's ear. When the applicator is closed, the sampling needle passes through the ear and collects a small tissue specimen while the identification tag is attached. The needle containing the specimen is automatically separated from the tag component and retained by the applicator. The collection tube is then placed over the sampling needle to seal the specimen. The tube can be sent to a veterinary diagnostic laboratory for BVDV testing or to an approved genomic laboratory for DNA analysis. Because the tube identification matches the corresponding animal tag, the result can be linked accurately to the individual animal. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Technical Specifications	Product Type Cattle ear tissue sampling and identification kit Primary Sample Type Ear-notch tissue Primary Diagnostic Application BVDV testing according to laboratory protocol Additional Application Genomic analysis and breeding programs Reference Sampling Needle Diameter Approximately 3 mm Reference Tag Size Approximately 70 × 57 mm Reference Tag Weight Approximately 10 g Reference Color Yellow Reference Set Components Male tag with sampling needle, female tag and plastic collection tube Sample Identification Unique barcode and matching animal identification number Tube Configurations Dry Large, Dry Small and Liquid Small reference options Applicator Compatible tissue sampling applicator :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Applications	BVDV surveillance in dairy cattle herds. BVDV testing of newborn calves. Identification of persistently infected cattle within validated control programs. Commercial beef herd disease surveillance. Breeding cattle genomic testing. DNA and parentage verification. Genomic selection and breeding management. Veterinary research and epidemiological studies. Animal identification and traceability programs. Large-scale commercial cattle health programs. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Customization Options	Collection tube configuration: Customizable. Dry or liquid-preservation tube: Available upon request. Barcode and serial-number format: According to project requirements. Ear tag printing and management numbering: Customizable. Sampling kit packaging: Available upon request. Applicator and sampling unit combinations: According to project requirements. Bulk supply for dairy farms, beef farms, breeding groups and distributors: Available upon request.
Use & Maintenance	Confirm that the identification number or barcode on the sampling tube matches the corresponding animal tag before sampling. Load the sampling components into the compatible applicator according to the operating instructions. Properly restrain the animal and position the applicator on a clean area of the ear, avoiding large blood vessels, thick cartilage ridges and existing tags. Close the applicator firmly and completely to collect the tissue sample and attach the identification tag. After application, confirm that the tissue specimen has been captured in the sampling needle. Seal the sample using the matching collection tube and maintain accurate animal-to-sample identification. Store and transport the specimen according to the requirements of the BVDV testing laboratory. Keep the reusable applicator clean and inspect its moving components regularly. Sampling needles and tissue collection units are intended for single-animal use and should not be reused.
Product FAQ	What is a cattle BVD ear notch sampling kit used for? It is used to collect an ear tissue specimen from cattle for BVDV diagnostic testing and can also support genomic testing when accepted by the receiving laboratory. Can calves be sampled shortly after birth? Yes. The referenced tissue sampling system is designed for young animals and can be used on suitable calves from an early age when local identification and testing procedures permit. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} Why is ear tissue useful for BVD testing? Ear-notch tissue can be tested for BVDV in validated diagnostic programs and is particularly useful for identifying persistently infected cattle within herd-control programs. Can tagging and sampling be performed at the same time? Yes. The reference system collects the tissue sample while the identification tag is applied in one action. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} How is sample traceability maintained? Each collection tube carries a unique barcode and the same unique identification number as the corresponding tag, allowing the laboratory result to be linked to the correct animal. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} Can the sample also be used for genomic testing? Yes. The reference manufacturer states that ear-notch specimens collected with suitable preservation media can also be used for genomic analysis. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
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