ISSN 2326-7275
International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology ISSN: 2326-7275 Vol. 9 (1), pp. 001-003, January, 2020. © International Scholars Journals
Short Communication
Use of formalin and modified gravity-feed embalming technique in veterinary anatomy dissection and practicals
Itopa E. Ajayi1, James C. Shawulu1, Abdurrahman Ghaji1, Gabriel K. Omeiza² and Okwoche J. Ode³
1Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
²Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
³Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Accepted 02 September, 2019
Abstract
Gravity feed embalming technique was used to preserve cadavers for teaching of gross anatomy and practicals. Six white Fulani cattle were used. The gravity feed technique was employed to embalm through the right common carotid artery. The right external jugular vein was used to drain blood from the vascular system concurrently. Complete embalming was achieved in about 10 h using an embalming fluid constituted of a combination of 10% formalin, phenol and glycerine. The technique demonstrated cost efficiency and reliability as there was minimal tissue and organ distortion.
Key words: Gravity-feed technique, embalming, formalin, veterinary anatomy dissection.