Fig. 7From: Variations in facial conformation are associated with differences in nasal microbiota in healthy dogsSample collection. A sterile swab (Copan®, FLOQSwabs™, 553C, Brescia, Italy) was introduced through a sterile speculum up to the distal third (dashed line) of the nasal cavity. Three complete circular movements were used to brush the nasal mucosa before withdrawal of the swab through the speculumBack to article page