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<blockquote data-quote="Double R Ranch" data-source="post: 1831282" data-attributes="member: 411"><p>Many years ago when I was taught to get blood from the tail I was taught differently than some videos online show. I hold the tail up straight (pretty important for vein placement) and go a few inches higher up the tail. Not near the base of the tail like many show to do. With my finger I feel for a space between the bones. I put the needle in and draw the blood I need. Often the blood pushes the syringe on it's own. I use a needle and syringe vs the 2 sided needles and holders. Generally 3/4 inch to 1 inch needle. Doesn't seem to matter for me the length. Occasionally I need to slightly remove the needle and readjust but not very often. </p><p>I can't speak on the urine tests. Back when I looked into them they weren't appearing to be very reliable but that was a while ago. One would think things have improved by now. </p><p>I hope you get your results and she's pregnant. Good luck and hope you post an update when you get it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Double R Ranch, post: 1831282, member: 411"] Many years ago when I was taught to get blood from the tail I was taught differently than some videos online show. I hold the tail up straight (pretty important for vein placement) and go a few inches higher up the tail. Not near the base of the tail like many show to do. With my finger I feel for a space between the bones. I put the needle in and draw the blood I need. Often the blood pushes the syringe on it's own. I use a needle and syringe vs the 2 sided needles and holders. Generally 3/4 inch to 1 inch needle. Doesn't seem to matter for me the length. Occasionally I need to slightly remove the needle and readjust but not very often. I can't speak on the urine tests. Back when I looked into them they weren't appearing to be very reliable but that was a while ago. One would think things have improved by now. I hope you get your results and she's pregnant. Good luck and hope you post an update when you get it. [/QUOTE]
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