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The policy sets approval and review dates and provides ethical requirements for hair tubes, hair funnels, sticky materials, and tape placement to prevent vertebrate by-catch. 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Hair and feather samples which include the uncontaminated base of the hair/feather can yield DNA suitable for analysis.  \nHair tubes and hair funnels  \nHair tubes are short sections of PVC pipe lined with pieces of double-sided sticky-tape. Bait may be placed into a fixed, internal section to act as an attractant. Hair tubes are fixed to the ground, or onto a log or tree, and left undisturbed for a period of time (usually a number of weeks) . Any mammals entering or partially entering the tube are likely to leave hairs stuck to the tape. Hair tubes and hair funnels may be more effective than other methods, and may detect the presence of uncommon or trap-shy mammals.  \nTubes are usually custom-made from readily available materials. Hair funnels are cone-shaped devices, with or without a bait compartment, and having sticky pads lining the inside of the cone.  \nThe major ethical consideration in using hair tubes and hair funnels is that small vertebrates may become permanently stuck, suffering a slow and inhumane death. This accidental capture is often referred to as by-catch. Also, hair tubes made from PVC tubing of an inappropriate diameter may trap animals by the head.  \nThe use of sticky materials should never be used to capture live animals, as it causes unacceptable pain and suffering. In the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1985 regulations, it is illegal to “apply a silicon gel to any tree, plant, building or other structure or thing for the purpose of catching birds”. When any sticky material is used to obtain hair samples, the utmost care should be taken to prevent any vertebrate by-catch, by minimising the opportunity for small animals to access sticky areas:  \n􀁸 Tape pieces should only be placed on the upper portion of the sides, and the top of the tube or funnel, to reduce the chance of trapping small reptiles or other by-catch.  \n􀁸 The pieces of tape should be small enough that they do not permanently entrap any vertebrates.  \n􀁸 The type of tape used should not be excessively sticky so that it does not permanently entrap any vertebrates.  \n􀁸 The use of glue-like substances or products is not appropriate due to the excessive stickiness of these compounds. They have been found to result in high by-catch rates.  \n􀁸 Hair-tubes and hair funnels should initially be monitored frequently, until it is established that the brand of tape selected, and the amount applied, is appropriate and does not result in vertebrate by-catch.  \n􀁸 If using PVC tubing as a hair tube, the diameter of the pipe should be selected so as to avoid the possibility of animals becoming trapped by the head. About 60 mm in diameter is generally suitable. Hair tubes and funnels should be fixed in place using a method that does not cause an entanglement hazard. A nail through the centre of the tube, or tent pegs at the edges of a hair funnel, is the preferred method. If wire is used to secure a hair tube, it should be wound very tightly so that the limbs or feet of animals exploring the tube do not become trapped in loops of wire.  \n􀁸 As with any accidental death, please report any vertebrate by-catch to the Wildlife Ethics Committee executive officer at the earliest opportunity.  \nOther use of tape to collect hair  \nAny use of tape to collect hair (e.g. at wombat burrow entrances) should be done in a way that minimises the possibi","cbCaifqyLSkuSx3L","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifqyLSkuSx3L","pdf",784478,"English","# Collection of hair and feather samples policy (SA DEW)\n## Version control and approval conditions\n## Hair samples and DNA suitability\n## Hair tubes and hair funnels\n## Tape use and by-catch prevention\n## Other tape methods for hair collection\n## Feather and hair plucking restrictions\n## Contact information","[{\"question\":\"What are the approved uses of hair and feather samples under this SOP?\",\"answer\":\"Hair samples support species identification through individual characteristics visible under a microscope, and hair/feather bases that are uncontaminated can yield DNA suitable for analysis.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is by-catch a key ethical concern when using hair tubes and sticky tape?\",\"answer\":\"Small vertebrates may become permanently stuck, leading to a slow and inhumane death. The SOP directs measures to minimize access to sticky areas and reduce accidental capture.\"},{\"question\":\"What restrictions apply to feather and hair plucking?\",\"answer\":\"Feather collection should usually be limited to breast or back feathers, growing or “blood” primary feathers must not be removed, sensory hairs (whiskers) should not normally be removed, and removal must be limited to the minimum required for analysis without leaving bare patches of skin.\"}]","Collection of Hair and Feather Samples Policy (SA DEW) - Standard Operating Procedure | PDF"]