Ref: Avian Submission
EQUINE PARENTAGE & ANIMAL GENETIC SERVICES
CENTRE
Instructions for submission of samples for avian DNA testing:
1. Pluck two secondary tail or wing feathers from each bird to be tested
2. Place feathers from each bird in separate envelopes
3. Write identification information on each envelope (ring/band number,
species).
4. Mail or courier samples to:
Equine Parentage & Animal Genetic Services Centre
Drysdale Drive
Massey University
Palmerston North
5. Enclose payment cheque made out to Massey University
Charges: (all GST inclusive)
Sexing only
$35.00 per bird
PBFD only
$35.00 per bird
Sexing and PBFD $60.00 per bird
Chlamydia Swab
$35.00 per bird
Malaria
$60.00 per bird * Blood sample required
6. Provide your contact information – name, address, phone number
7. Allow 5 working days from the time samples are received at the
laboratory for results – certificates will be sent to your mailing address
8. CLEARLY state what testing you require.
* Blood in Heparin or EDTA (or liver sample)
Version: 1
Signed: M Fremaux
Date: 25/09/2012
Ref: Avian Submission
EQUINE PARENTAGE AND ANIMAL GENETICS
SERVICES CENTRE
Avian-Sex /PBFD/Chlamydia/Malaria
CLIENT NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
FAX:
Sample Species and ID
Sex
PBFD Chlam Malaria
Please enclose payment with your samples.
(Cheques made out to `Massey University’ please)
Send to:
Version: 1
Dr J.I.Cahill
Equine Parentage and Animal Genetics Services Centre
Drysdale Drive
Massey University
Palmerston North 4410
Signed: M Fremaux
Date: 25/09/2012
Ref: Avian Submission
Taking feather samples.
To reduce the chance of contamination, don’t touch the `QUILL’ of the feather
with your fingers. If taking samples from more than one bird, use an alcohol
hand sanitiser between handling birds.
Note:
 Feathers must be pulled from the bird, not picked up from the cage.
 If the quill breaks off in the skin, we cannot use it for DNA extraction as
the shaft is hollow and only the very tip has good cells that contain
DNA.
 If the tip is so small YOU can’t see if…WE probably can’t either.
 Place the feather in a paper envelope, especially if it is a blood feather
as these can rot.
 Blood feathers contain the most/best DNA for testing, although normal
feathers are adequate.
Version: 1
Signed: M Fremaux
Date: 25/09/2012