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Determination of Reproductive Competence by Confirming Pubertal Onset and Performing a Fertility Assay in Mice and Rats
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Determination of Reproductive Competence by Confirming Pubertal Onset and Performing a Fertility Assay in Mice and Rats

Determination of Reproductive Competence by Confirming Pubertal Onset and Performing a Fertility Assay in Mice and Rats

DOI:
10.3791/58352-v

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06:38 min

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October 13, 2018

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1Department of Animal Science,Michigan State University

Chapters

  • 00:04Title
  • 01:13Determine Pubertal Onset
  • 03:34Fertility Study
  • 04:25Results: Vaginal Opening and Preputial Separation Delayed in cKO Females and Males Associated with Increased Body Weight
  • 05:50Conclusion

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Many treatments and genetic mutations impact the timing of sexual maturity and fertility. This protocol describes a non-invasive method to evaluate pubertal onset in mice and rats prior to setting up a fertility study in sexually mature animals.

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Keywords: Preputial SeparationVaginal OpeningFertility AssayReproductive CompetencePuberty OnsetMiceRatsNon-invasiveEndocrine Disrupting ChemicalsModel SystemsAnimal HandlingVisual IdentificationWeight Measurement

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