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Biology II: Mouse, Zebrafish, and Chick

Mouse Housing, Handling, and Injections

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Mouse housing, handling, and injections are key parts of laboratory animal care. Mice are small rodents that breed and reach sexual maturity quickly. That makes them useful for building large animal colonies for biological research. They are also simple and inexpensive to maintain in the laboratory.

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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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