shipping hints

[Paul C Weaver]

Patrick

I have found that when sending ova it is important that the ova get
oxygen.  I have recieved ova in small tubes which had no ventilation at
all.  All the ova would failed to hatch or only the ova at the ends of the
tube would hatch.  Not a very productive way to send ova.  I have found
success in making holes in the tubing or the small container with regard
to the survive-ability of the ova.  This way all the ova recieve enough
oxygen to survive a long trip in the mail.  This ventilation will also
help prevent to a small degree heat build up.  However, the best way to
send ova is in a large enough container so you don't have to worry about
this sort of thing. But sometimes this is impossible!!!!

Best wishes
Paul 

On Mon, 16 Jun 1997, Patrick Marceau wrote:

> Dear all,
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> I search some good hints or advice for shipping livestock (ova, larva, or cocoons) by mail. 
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> I would like to write an article with your information.
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> Thanks a lot
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> Patrick
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> Send to: pmarceau at cmq.qc.ca
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