Instruction on Handling Racing Pigeon Samples

• Wear protective gear: Put on latex gloves.
• Disinfection: Spray both hands with disinfectant alcohol for complete disinfection. Allow the alcohol to dry.
• Labeling: Use a marker to label the clean self-sealing bag with the pigeon’s information (e.g., owner’s name, leg band number).
• Feather Collection: Select slightly thicker feathers from the pigeon’s tail (avoiding tail feathers) or the chest and abdomen. Quickly pluck a small bunch (preferably 5–6 or more feathers). Place the feathers into the clean self-sealing bag.

           Please do not collect naturally fallen feathers, feathers with minimal shafts, or down feathers for submission.

• Handling: Avoid touching the feather shafts. Do not collect naturally fallen feathers, feathers with minimal shafts, or down feathers.
• Bag Handling: Seal the self-sealing bag.
• Sanitization: Use disinfectant alcohol to thoroughly sanitize your hands.
• Repeat: Proceed to pluck feathers from the next bird.

Sending Samples

• Match the sample number with your pigeon.
• Place the entire sample into a plastic bag for packaging.
• Clearly write the sender’s name and address on the outer box packaging.
• Mail the sample to the address we provide.
• After we receive the sample, we will verify and confirm it with you.
• Once confirmed, testing will be conducted.
• The final report will be sent to you via email and WhatsApp.