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protocols:shipping [2021/12/30 11:15]
ron [5. Zebrafish Import to the US]
protocols:shipping [2021/12/30 14:26] (current)
ron [Shipping Materials]
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   * Pure oxygen (not required, recommended)   * Pure oxygen (not required, recommended)
   * Rubber-bands, plastic ties. or metal clips   * Rubber-bands, plastic ties. or metal clips
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 === Figure Legend === === Figure Legend ===
 Packaging of embryos and adults for shipping. A) Thick-walled Styrofoam box inside cardboard box, labeled as indicated in panel B).  C) Adults are prepared in labeled breeding cages, embryos in labeled 250 ml flasks. D) Adults and their label are transferred to two leak-proof polyethylene bags and closed with plenty of air or oxygen. The Styrofoam box is partially filled with Styrofoam packing peanuts before the bag or flask is added (E,F). Completely filled Styrofoam box. Packing peanuts prevent movement of bag or flask. For the cold season or for cold-climate destinations, a hole is punched into the Styrofoam lid with a pencil or screwdriver to provide oxygen for a heat pack (H) which is taped to the lid over the hole. I) Address labels and pouch with shipping documents (Invoice, Customs statement, Copy of import permit, Health Declaration/Certification) are added in triplicate copy to the pouch. Packaging of embryos and adults for shipping. A) Thick-walled Styrofoam box inside cardboard box, labeled as indicated in panel B).  C) Adults are prepared in labeled breeding cages, embryos in labeled 250 ml flasks. D) Adults and their label are transferred to two leak-proof polyethylene bags and closed with plenty of air or oxygen. The Styrofoam box is partially filled with Styrofoam packing peanuts before the bag or flask is added (E,F). Completely filled Styrofoam box. Packing peanuts prevent movement of bag or flask. For the cold season or for cold-climate destinations, a hole is punched into the Styrofoam lid with a pencil or screwdriver to provide oxygen for a heat pack (H) which is taped to the lid over the hole. I) Address labels and pouch with shipping documents (Invoice, Customs statement, Copy of import permit, Health Declaration/Certification) are added in triplicate copy to the pouch.
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