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What factors affect a rodent's food intake?
What factors affect a rodent's food intake?
Ambient temperature, humidity, food quality, breeding status, and pet's health status
How much feed does an adult mouse consume daily per 100 gm body weight?
How much feed does an adult mouse consume daily per 100 gm body weight?
15 gm
What is the recommended way to provide water to rodents?
What is the recommended way to provide water to rodents?
In water bottles equipped with sipper tubes
What are the consequences of inadequate water consumption in rodents?
What are the consequences of inadequate water consumption in rodents?
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How should nervous or frightened pets be approached during handling?
How should nervous or frightened pets be approached during handling?
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Rats and mice can be easily picked up by scooping them into a can or cupped hands.They can then be moved out of their territory to a neutral area.Mice can also be lifted by grasping the base of the ______.
Rats and mice can be easily picked up by scooping them into a can or cupped hands.They can then be moved out of their territory to a neutral area.Mice can also be lifted by grasping the base of the ______.
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Rats can be picked up this way, but be careful not to injure them due to their larger size.For any rodent, never pull on the tip of the ______ because the skin can easily tear and become stripped from the tail.
Rats can be picked up this way, but be careful not to injure them due to their larger size.For any rodent, never pull on the tip of the ______ because the skin can easily tear and become stripped from the tail.
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A mouse can be further restrained by placing it in a rough or wire surface and grasping the scruff of the neck using a thumb and forefinger.The rest of the body can then be restrained by trapping the ______ between the palm and little finger of the same hand.
A mouse can be further restrained by placing it in a rough or wire surface and grasping the scruff of the neck using a thumb and forefinger.The rest of the body can then be restrained by trapping the ______ between the palm and little finger of the same hand.
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This position allows for close examination and treatment.Rats can be restrained by grasping over the back and rib cage, while restraining the head with a thumb and forefinger positioned on either side of the ______.
This position allows for close examination and treatment.Rats can be restrained by grasping over the back and rib cage, while restraining the head with a thumb and forefinger positioned on either side of the ______.
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To initially pick up a rat, it may be necessary to grasp the ______ base as suggested above.
To initially pick up a rat, it may be necessary to grasp the ______ base as suggested above.
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Rats do not respond well to scruffing by the nape as described for the mouse, but it may be necessary in some cases.Numbering, 2.2.2 pacing and sequencing Title Laboratory Animals Handling Purpose The purpose of this topic is to enable you to explain the fundamental concepts of laboratory animal handling Brief summary Watch videos on these links of overall task a.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOfkGLyjYA by BIU College of Pharmacy b.
Rats do not respond well to scruffing by the nape as described for the mouse, but it may be necessary in some cases.Numbering, 2.2.2 pacing and sequencing Title Laboratory Animals Handling Purpose The purpose of this topic is to enable you to explain the fundamental concepts of laboratory animal handling Brief summary Watch videos on these links of overall task a.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOfkGLyjYA by BIU College of Pharmacy b.
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Rats can be picked up this way, but be careful not to injure them due to their larger size.For any rodent, never pull on the tip of the tail because the skin can easily tear and become stripped from the ______.
Rats can be picked up this way, but be careful not to injure them due to their larger size.For any rodent, never pull on the tip of the tail because the skin can easily tear and become stripped from the ______.
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Rats can be restrained by grasping over the back and rib cage, while restraining the head with a thumb and forefinger positioned on either side of the ______.
Rats can be restrained by grasping over the back and rib cage, while restraining the head with a thumb and forefinger positioned on either side of the ______.
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To initially pick up a rat, it may be necessary to grasp the tail base as suggested ______.
To initially pick up a rat, it may be necessary to grasp the tail base as suggested ______.
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Rats do not respond well to scruffing by the nape as described for the mouse, but it may be necessary in some cases. Numbering, 2.2.2 pacing and sequencing Title Laboratory Animals Handling Purpose The purpose of this topic is to enable you to explain the fundamental concepts of laboratory animal handling Brief summary Watch videos on these links of overall task a.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOfkGLyjYA by BIU College of Pharmacy b.
Rats do not respond well to scruffing by the nape as described for the mouse, but it may be necessary in some cases. Numbering, 2.2.2 pacing and sequencing Title Laboratory Animals Handling Purpose The purpose of this topic is to enable you to explain the fundamental concepts of laboratory animal handling Brief summary Watch videos on these links of overall task a.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOfkGLyjYA by BIU College of Pharmacy b.
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Study Notes
Laboratory Animal Handling
- The purpose of this topic is to enable understanding of fundamental concepts of laboratory animal handling.
Types of Experimental Animals
- Experimental animals include mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, and farm animals.
Mouse and Rat Care
- Good quality food and clean, fresh water must be provided at all times.
- Pelleted rodent rations are recommended for feeding in captivity.
- Maintenance diets contain 14% protein and 4-5% fat, while diets for growth and reproduction contain 17-19% protein and 7-11% fat.
- Seed diets should only supplement the basic rodent pellet as a treat item.
- Rodents prefer sunflower-based diets to pellets, but these seeds are low in calcium and high in fat and cholesterol.
- An adult mouse consumes about 15 gm of feed and 15 ml of water per 100 gm body weight daily.
- An adult rat consumes approximately 5 gm of feed and 10 ml of water per 100 gm body weight daily.
- Rats and mice typically eat at night.
- Water should be provided in water bottles equipped with sipper tubes.
- Inadequate water consumption leads to dehydration, lower body weight, infertility, and death.
Handling and Restraint of Mice and Rats
- Pet rodents become tame and seldom bite when properly restrained and accustomed to handling.
- Be careful when approaching a nervous or frightened pet.
- Do not disturb a sleeping animal as they can be cranky when awakened.
- Some rats can be very territorial of their cage and should be coaxed out before being handled.
- Mice housed individually may be more aggressive and apprehensive than those housed in groups.
- Most pet mice and rats enjoy being handled when away from their cage.
- Rats and mice can be easily picked up by scooping them into a can or cupped hands.
- Mice can be lifted by grasping the base of the tail.
- Rats can be picked up this way, but be careful not to injure them due to their larger size.
- Never pull on the tip of the tail as the skin can easily tear and become stripped.
- A mouse can be further restrained by placing it in a rough or wire surface and grasping the scruff of the neck.
- Rats can be restrained by grasping over the back and rib cage, while restraining the head with a thumb and forefinger.
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Learn how to safely handle rats and mice by scooping them into a can or cupped hands, or by lifting them from the base of the tail. Avoid injuring these animals and never pull on the tip of the tail to prevent skin tearing. Discover ways to further restrain a mouse for safe handling.
