Technical note: Evaluation of Two Degreasing Techniques used in Preserving an Equine Skeletal System

A Fast Preparation of Skeletal Materials Using Enzyme Maceration*

“…The cleaning of bones is a common practice in the fields of forensic science, conservation, zoology, anthropology, and in the preparation of hunting trophies (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8). Museum curators make use of maceration techniques to remove soft tissues in connection with exhibitions and dry storage of skeletal materials, and both professionals and students in conservation and medical science have the need to prepare bones or skulls for educational and scientific studies (6,(9)(10)(11)(12).…”