Features of Husbandry Equated Across Labs, cont�d
Weaned offspring
Age at weaning Aim for 21 days; may be � 1 day on weekend
Nesting material None
Food Purina 5001
Mice/cage Same sex, 4 or 5 maximum
Marking nil
Body Weight Record at weaning to closest .5g
During behavioral testing
Mice/cage 2 (housed 2 weeks prior to testing; random culling)
Nesting material None
Marking Sharpie pen on tail
Weighing prior to day 5 activity test
Handling Hand with surgical glove
Cage changing After Day 5 testing