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A Simple Method for Preserving the Ruminant Stomach

Oregon State University, Corvallis¹

Abstract

The use of appropriate models, visual aids, or samples in the classroom may be very valuable in teaching. With respect to the ruminant stomach, fresh specimens are quite useful, but those of some species such as goats or deer may be difficult to obtain or the desired ages may not be available at any given time. Furthermore, the normal shape is not always easy to visualize after fresh specimens have been partially dissected. Several methods for preserving the stomach have been developed, however, some of the procedures have not been published in the literature. Consequently, this paper is intended to review the methodology and to suggest a simple and effective method for preserving the ruminant stomach.

Hix (1954) described a method for preparation of fetal stomachs from calves. In this procedure, the stomach is washed out and placed in 5% formalin solution for hardening.

¹ Department of Animal Science.