We use 3% glutaraldehyde for our monkeys. Works great. Eyes from other 
species (sent to us from our other branch in San Diego) that have been 
fixed in 10%NBF are usually trashed after trimming.

Cindy


Cindy Farman, DVM, PhD
Diplomate, ACVP
Sierra Biomedical, Inc.
Sparks, NV 89431
775-331-2201

-----Original Message-----
From:	Raverty, Stephen AGF:EX [SMTP:Stephen.Raverty@gems3.gov.bc.ca]
Sent:	Sunday, February 13, 2000 12:53 PM
To:	'Histonet@pathology.swmed.edu'
Subject:	eye fixation

Due to concerns regarding Bouin's, our lab is currently revising procedures
for fixation of eyes collected from domestic livestock and pet animals.
Would anyone in the list have suggestions for alternative fixatives?
	Thank you,
	S Raverty
	Veterinary Pathologist
	BCMAF, Abbotsford, BC