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Non-Terminal Blood Sampling Techniques in Guinea Pigs
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A pilot study on alternative blood sampling methods in pigs.

C Xavier1, F A Eugenio1, F Gondret2

  • 1Swine Research Unit, Agroscope, 1725 Posieux, Fribourg, Switzerland.

BMC Veterinary Research
|May 21, 2025
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Summary

This study compared blood collection methods in pigs, finding catheterization reliable but prick lancets promising for reducing animal stress. Novel methods like kissing bugs and vascular imaging showed varied results in stress and analyte levels.

Keywords:
CatheterCortisolFinger PrickGlucoseKissing BugsMetabolitesStressVeinViewer

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Welfare Science
  • Biomedical Research

Background:

  • Traditional invasive blood collection methods in animals raise ethical concerns.
  • Non-invasive or minimally invasive alternatives are needed for animal health monitoring.
  • This study evaluated novel blood collection techniques in pigs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and animal stress levels of different blood collection methods.
  • To assess the impact of collection methods on plasma cortisol and glucose concentrations.
  • To identify potential alternatives to traditional invasive sampling techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of catheterization (gold standard), kissing bugs (Dipetalogaster maxima), vascular imaging (VeinViewer®), and prick lancets.
  • Testing conducted on six female Large White pigs across four time points.
  • Evaluation of ease of collection, animal stress indicators, and plasma cortisol and glucose levels.

Main Results:

  • Catheterization and kissing bugs were least stressful; VeinViewer® was most stressful.
  • Prick lancet and VeinViewer® sampling were most difficult for operators.
  • Significant differences in glucose and cortisol concentrations were observed across methods.
  • Kissing bug sampling was time-consuming (up to 50 min).

Conclusions:

  • Catheterization remains the reliable gold standard for blood collection.
  • Prick lancet method shows potential for reducing pig stress but requires refinement.
  • Further research is needed to optimize animal acceptability and analytical procedures for alternative methods.