Animal identification

Proper identification of animals is crucial in research, whether the animals are being used as experimental subjects, for breeding purposes, or as a source for tissues, cells, or fluids. This unit provides specific protocols for the ear punch (notch) and ear tag methods for mouse, rat and hamster; t...

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Published inCurrent protocols in immunology Vol. Chapter 1; p. 1.5.1
Main Authors Donovan, John, Brown, Patricia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2006
Subjects
Animal Identification Systems - methods
Animals
Animals, Laboratory
Cricetinae
Mice
Muridae
Rabbits
Rats
Tattooing - methods
Tattooing - veterinary
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Summary:Proper identification of animals is crucial in research, whether the animals are being used as experimental subjects, for breeding purposes, or as a source for tissues, cells, or fluids. This unit provides specific protocols for the ear punch (notch) and ear tag methods for mouse, rat and hamster; tattoos for mouse, rat and rabbit; and the correct use of a subcutaneous transponder system for all of the above species.
ISSN:1934-368X
DOI:10.1002/0471142735.im0105s73