why not use the fecal sampling device vets use to check for worms? I do not know its name, but it is basically a little plastic scoopy thing they shove in the dogs anus. A similar device could easily be constructed. Are you trying to visually analyze the feces or use radio labeling of the materials? This could influence the method you use.
On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 9:11 AM, Mark Tarrant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We have been conducting a civet project in Indonesia for the past few years > and are now looking at expanding our research. We are interested in looking > into diet composition through faecal sample analysis, however scat has proved > relatively elusive in previous years and so we are now investigating the > possibility of using enemas to collect faecal matter. Useful reading matter > on the subject has been relatively sparse and so I was wondering if anyone > may have had some experience in this area and could offer some advice as to > the best direction to proceed in. Individuals are trapped and anaesthetised > for radio collaring and morphological measurements so would not be > immobilised specifically for faecal sampling. > > Any help would be greatly appreciated, > > Mark Tarrant -- Malcolm L. McCallum Assistant Professor of Biology Texas A&M University-Texarkana Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology http://www.herpconbio.org Spring Teaching Schedule & Office Hours: Genetics: W 6:00 to 9:40pm Herpetology: TR 10:00-11:40am Histology: MW 1:00-2:40pm Seminar: T 2:30-3:30pm Office Hours: M: 3:30-5:00pm T: 11:40-1:00pm; 3:30-5:00pm W: 4:00-6:00pm "We live in a time when lemonade is made with artificial flavoring, and furnisher polish is made with fresh lemons." -Alfred E. Neuman
