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Pig preserved in formalin. Specimen is 14"+ and double injected (red arteries, blue systemic veins). Shipped immersed in Carosafe® in a sealed pail. Prices listed are for 1 specimen.
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Preserved pig dissection is a hands-on, engaging way to teach mammalian anatomy. These specimens are ideal for students working in pairs or small groups, as they are larger than other common vertebrates, such as frogs and rats. Their size also makes locating internal structures easier for students.
During the pig dissection, students will:
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Carosafe®
Carosafe® preservative and holding solution for biological specimens contains no formaldehyde and is not a tissue fixative. Most Carosafe® specimens were first preserved with a formalin solution and then washed before placement in Carosafe®. Specimens are held in Carosafe® prior to shipment, producing formalin-preserved specimens that, when dissected, minimize formaldehyde exposure. Learn More.
Disclaimer
Carolina's preserved pigs were not raised for the purpose of dissection; they are a byproduct of the pork industry. Most of the pigs were stillborn and would be discarded were they not reutilized for educational purposes.