The ideal samples are those that are collected within 8-12 hours of fetal expulsion although
samples collected 1-2 days after abortion may still yield useful information. Submit either the
entire fetus and placenta or both fresh and formalin fixed tissues as outlined.
Necropsy: Ruminant Abortions Sampling Guidelines
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