[Histonet] Softening Calf Hooves

[Sandra Cheasty]

Hello all,
                I have 1 inch thick cross sections (band saw) of calf hooves. The pathologist has already decaled the bone, and now we have to soften the hooves so she can take thinner sections for processing.


*         Which is better, potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide, and what concentration?

*         How often should they be checked for softening?

*         What is the relative air speed of an un-laden swallow? (European)

Thanks for your help!
Sandy

Sandra J. Cheasty, HT (ASCP)
Histology & Necropsy Supervisor
UW-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine