Chapter 24. The Syrian Hamster
- Robert Hubrecht,
- James Kirkwood
Published Online: 8 FEB 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9781444318777.ch24
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
Whittaker, D. (2010) The Syrian Hamster, 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.ch24
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:
- Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) as Golden Hamster - commonly used species in laboratory;
- Syrian hamsters, unusual and unique features - for experimental studies;
- minimum enclosure dimensions and space allowances for Syrian Hamsters;
- oestrous cycle, regular, lasting 4 days;
- maximum reproductive capability - in Syrian hamsters by 8–10 weeks of age for females;
- reproductive data for Syrian, Chinese and Djungarian hamsters7. sedatives, tranquillisers and other pre-anaesthetic medication - for use in Syrian hamster;
- methods of euthanasia suitable for small rodents - also used for hamsters;
- non-infectious diseases and welfare problems;
- virus control, limited when caesarean re-derivation is not an option
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Biological overview
Uses in the laboratory
Laboratory management and breeding
Laboratory procedures
Common welfare problems
References