Re: [Histonet] Softening Calf Hooves

2019-03-21 Thread Ingles Claire via Histonet
Sandra:
We here at the Dermatopathology department of
UW Mad have found:
-10% Potassium Hydroxide works best for us on our nails.

-We usually only need to have it in solution for a few hours. As you are trying 
to soften hoof, I might play with both concentration and time in solution.

- I don't believe Monty Python ever actually stated the relative air speed of 
either type of unladen swallow. 😉


Say HI to Vicki K for me.
Claire Ingles

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Either potassium or sodium hydroxide will work at 10% aq. solution. Check it 
daily until soft enough.As to your "swallow" question, I "Goggled" your 
question and the answer is the following"
In the end, it's concluded that the airspeed velocity of a (European) unladen 
swallow is about 24 miles per hour or 11 meters per second. But, the real 
question is not about swallows at all. King Arthur in the movie had two coconut 
shells that he banged together to simulate the sound of a horse galloping.Jul 
7, 2013
René


On Thursday, March 21, 2019 12:06 PM, Sandra Cheasty via Histonet 
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 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

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Re: [Histonet] Softening Calf Hooves

2019-03-21 Thread Rene J Buesa via Histonet
Either potassium or sodium hydroxide will work at 10% aq. solution. Check it 
daily until soft enough.As to your "swallow" question, I "Goggled" your 
question and the answer is the following"
In the end, it's concluded that the airspeed velocity of a (European) unladen 
swallow is about 24 miles per hour or 11 meters per second. But, the real 
question is not about swallows at all. King Arthur in the movie had two coconut 
shells that he banged together to simulate the sound of a horse galloping.Jul 
7, 2013 
René
 

On Thursday, March 21, 2019 12:06 PM, Sandra Cheasty via Histonet 
 wrote:
 

 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

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[Histonet] Softening Calf Hooves

2019-03-21 Thread Sandra Cheasty via Histonet
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

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