An Overview on the Management of Laboratory Mouse Colonies
10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2011.01.002
- VernacularTitle:实验小鼠种群管理
- Author:
Sonja T.Chou
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mice;
Breeding colony;
Management;
Production
- From:
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine
2011;21(1):5-11
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Two lectures coveting the management of laboratory mouse colonies werepresented in November at the laboratory animai medicine technieal trainingseminars sponsored by the Chinese Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences in Xi'an. Topics covered include troubleshooting mouse reproductiveperformance and managing genetically engineered colonies.The purpose of this article is to highlight the materials covered andto offer references for further reading. It is advised that references cited in this article be reviewed for a morecomprehensive coverage on the topics presented.Please also note that the principles for breeding practice and genetic management ofoutbred mice were not covered,but the author may be contacted for a list of suggested reading materials.
