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- Please ensure the tag number printed on the card matches the animals Official tag number.
- Hair samples should be pulled from the end of the tail, it is the root follicles that are analysed.
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- 40-60 root follicles are required. The hair should be clean and dry.
- Peel back the plastic cover on the inside of the collection card. Place the hair with the root follicles pointing inwards.
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- Seal the plastic cover smoothly over the hair follicles.
- Close the collection card and insert the tab in the slot at the end of the card.
- Place the hair sample in the plastic bag and complete the data collection card.