Chapter 21. The Laboratory Mouse
- Robert Hubrecht,
- James Kirkwood
Published Online: 8 FEB 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9781444318777.ch21
Copyright © 2010 the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
Book Title
The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals, Eighth Edition
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How to Cite
Baumans, V. (2010) The Laboratory Mouse, in The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals, Eighth Edition (eds R. Hubrecht and J. Kirkwood), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444318777.ch21
Editor Information
UFAW, The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire AL4 8AN, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 8 FEB 2010
- Published Print: 26 MAR 2010
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ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405175234
Online ISBN: 9781444318777
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- laboratory mouse and interest in Mendelian genetics;
- mice as social animals, living in compatible, single male dominated groups;
- standard biological data environmental requirements and physiological parameters of mice;
- inbred mice - studied for immunology, oncology, microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, anatomy and radiobiology;
- mouse, vertebrate species in biomedical research;
- genetically engineered or modified mice - those with induced mutations;
- identification and sexing;
- laboratory animals, classified according to microbiological status (conventional, specific pathogen free (SPF) or gnotobiotic);
- humane endpoint determination - humane killing of animals, signs of approaching death;
- well-being of animals and homeostasis - imbalance manifesting as disease or abnormal behaviours
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Biological overview
Uses in the laboratory
Laboratory management and breeding
Sources of supply
Feeding
Water
Laboratory procedures
Common welfare problems
Euthanasia
Acknowledgement
Further reading
References