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Biology II: Mouse, Zebrafish, and Chick
Basic Mouse Care and Maintenance
Description
Mice (Mus musculus) are small rodents that breed and sexually mature quickly, making them perfectly suited to generating large animal colonies for biological research. As compared to other mammalian species, mice are simple and inexpensive to maintain in the laboratory. Nevertheless, mouse colonies do have specific husbandry needs that ...
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Transcript
Proper mouse husbandry is essential for animal health and productivity. Maintaining clean and stable conditions keeps the animals free of infection and contamination. It also provides a stress-free environment for mice, which is not only humane, but also encourages normal mouse behavior. This video will discuss how mice are h...
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