Prevention When an ostrich is diagnosed with sand accumulation in the digestive tract, the first step is to move it to a sand-free environment. In the early stages, administering 300 ml of paraffin oil, vegetable oil, or soapy water orally can help lubricate the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, an intramuscular injection of 10 ml of compound ammonia bile solution twice daily for 5–6 days can stimulate gut motility. Throughout the treatment, massaging the ostrich’s abdomen regularly or encouraging movement can assist in expelling the accumulated sand. To support this process, sodium sulfate can be added to the drinking water at a rate of 100–150 grams per liter, once every 8–10 days. It's also important to provide a balanced diet rich in nutrients and administer broad-spectrum antibiotics to prevent secondary infections that may affect the mucosa of the digestive system. In the field, remove fine clay and replace it with large coarse sand, shell powder, small stones, and other suitable materials. Enhance feeding practices by maintaining a regular schedule for both food and water. Monitor the behavior, eating habits, and feces of the ostriches closely. Promptly clean up feces, feathers, and plastic materials to prevent the habit of coprophagy. Offer more fibrous green feed to increase fiber intake, and add high-quality bone meal to the diet to maintain the proper balance of calcium and phosphorus. Ensure that the amount of feed is moderate—too little may lead to pica (eating non-food items like sand), while too much may cause overeating and further complications. Include a variety of vitamin and mineral supplements, especially those containing selenium, to support overall health. Encourage regular physical activity to reduce the risk of recurrence. Summary To effectively prevent this condition, it's crucial to improve feeding and management practices, minimize stress, and ensure proper care during extreme weather conditions. In winter, protect the ostriches from cold, and in summer, provide shade and cooling measures to avoid heatstroke. Especially after prolonged rainy periods, it's advisable to move ostriches to a site without sand, as they are most vulnerable to gastrointestinal sand accumulation during such times. Implement regular preventive measures and isolate any sick ostrich immediately to a sand-free area for treatment. Provide more cellulose-rich vegetables to keep the ostrich full and reduce the likelihood of sand consumption. Use complete, well-balanced feeds and adjust the formulation according to seasonal changes and the bird's health status. Separate ostriches of different sizes and ages into separate groups to better manage their needs. Strengthen the responsibility of caretakers by ensuring timely feeding and frequent observation, allowing early detection of illness and prompt treatment. When treating affected birds, use salt laxatives cautiously. Overuse can worsen the situation by increasing sand buildup rather than helping to expel it, and may even lead to severe gastroenteritis or ulcers in the intestinal lining. Virus Specimen Collection Tube Inspection principle: Virus Sampling Tube,Virus Specimen Collection Tube,Viral Transport Tube,Saliva Virus Sampling Kit Jilin Sinoscience Technology Co. LTD , https://www.jlgkscience.com
It can perform protein denaturation on fresh clinical virus samples to inactivate the virus, prevent secondary transmission of infection, and ensure the safety of transportation and testing personnel.
♣.Structural composition: Combination of cotton swab and transport medium (VTM).
♣. Product requirements:
The product should be airtight, avoid high temperature, avoid direct sunlight storage. It should be used in a clean, hygienic, pollution-free, and temperature-friendly environment.
♣, Storage conditions and validity period:
â‘ , the product should be stored in a clean, dry and ventilated environment,
②, the temperature is 5℃-35℃;
â‘¢, relative humidity <85%RH;
â‘£, product shelf life: 12 months.
♣. How to use
â‘ Before sampling, mark relevant information on the label of the sampling tube.
â‘¡. Sampling with the corresponding cotton swabs.
â‘¢ After the collection is completed, quickly put the cotton swab into the collection tube, break the part higher than the sampling tube, and tighten the tube cover.
â‘£. For the specific sampling method, please refer to the following:
a) Nasal swab Gently insert the sampling head into the nasal cavity, stop for a while and then slowly rotate to exit, immerse the collected specimen in the Xiangxiang solution, break the excess part and discard it, and tighten the sampling tube cover.
b) Pharyngeal swab: Wipe bilateral pharyngeal tonsils and posterior pharyngeal wall with the sampling head, immerse the collected specimen in the sampling solution, break off the excess part and discard it, and tighten the cap of the sampling tube.
c), Mycoplasma Chlamydia, Ureaplasma specimen collection
Male: Insert the sampling head into the urethra about 2cm and rotate, stay for a while and then exit, and immerse the collected specimen in the sampling solution.
Female: Wipe the mucus of the cervical orifice, insert the sampling tip into the cervical canal for 1-2 cm for sampling, immerse the collected specimen in the sampling solution, break off the excess part and discard it, and tighten the cap of the sampling tube.
♣. Precautions
1. After the virus is collected, the disposable sampling swab should be completely inserted into the preservation solution, so that the virus can be retained to the greatest extent possible.
â‘¡ The collected specimens must be sent for inspection in time.
â‘¢. It is forbidden to use products with damaged packaging and expired validity period to prevent pollution.
This single-use Virus Sampling Tube is used for in vitro diagnosis. It cannot be used for human or animal oral or external use. If swallowed, it may cause serious events; it is irritating to eyes and skin. If it is not splashed into the eyes, rinse with water.