Indian myna - Frozen Biology Specimen
Introduction
Indian Mynas (Acridotheres tristis) were introduced into Australia in the late 1860s to control insects in market gardens. They have now spread to most of Eastern Australia and New Zealand. They have become a huge problem in cities and urban centres where they have congregated and thrived. Mynas have also invaded regional areas, threatening native birds and hollow-dwelling animals.
Dissection & Processing
Avian dissection allows teacher to cover many aspects of body systems in Birds including skeleton, musculature, heart and arterial, venous, digestive and respiratory, urogenital and nervous systems in a series of practicals using the same specimen. These specimens are suitable for Taxidermy, Bone Articulation, Dissections and Wet specimens
Euthanasia
The preferred options for euthanising Mynas are: • Cervical dislocation (breaking neck) • Inhalation of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) • Injection of a barbiturate Euthanising with Carbon Dioxide Euthanasia of Mynas by carbon dioxide (CO2) must be arranged beforehand with your Area Coordinator. The Mynas are placed in a container and put to sleep with a small dose of CO2. The container is sealed for three minutes to retain the gas and the Mynas die quickly without stress. The NSW Department of Primary Industries does not consider it humane to euthanise birds with exhaust gas from a car. This can vary in other states, so it is best to check you local rules.
Delivery & Collection
Specimens are packed individually in a heat sealed leak proof bag, all specimens are shipped frozen
Western Australian residences can arrange to collect purchased specimens from West Perth 6005
Frozen specimens are shipped by Australia post.
To ensure the specimens stay in good condition please make arrangements to refrigerate or refreeze immediately after arrival. Overnight freight or express post can be arranged with additional changes applied
Specimen preparation
Biology specimens are selected by viability. all specimens sold are suitable for Taxidermy, Bone articulation and Dissections
Workplace health and safety
Using the correct personal protective equipment when handling biological materials is essential when conducting necropsies. Risk assessments of the classroom/labs and specimens should be conducted when processing biology materials
Nitrile gloves air musk and safety glasses to be warn when handling cadavers and conducting dissections.
Aprons can be useful to reduce any contamination exposed to cloths.
Disposal of cane toads
As with all dissection material, biology dissected specimens should be securely wrapped in several sheets of newspaper and double bagged before disposal in general refuse for deep burial in landfill sites.
Secure wrapping and double bagging will generally deter animals from eating dissected toads in garbage bins, in preference for more easily attained food sources.
Biology Specimens sold are not for consumption misuse of specimens may course Illness
