Features of Husbandry Equated Across Labs
Four time frames may differ in the requirements to some extent.
1. After arrival from supplier but before mating: housed with same sex
2. Mated pairs before and after delivery of litter
3. Weaned offspring prior to the start of behavioral testing
4. During Behavioral Testing
After arrival of Breeding Stock
Food Purina 5001 (4.5% fat)
Bedding Bed-O-Cob 1/4"
Nesting material None
Cage top Stainless steel bars (passive filter top in Portland)
Animal marking nil
Animal weighing nil
Mice/cage 4 or 5 maximum
Lights on/off 0600/1800
Cage changing weekly