MPD: Chang1: animal documentation

Chang1 animal documentation

Electroretinogram examination in 17 inbred strains of mice of mice (2008)

Chang B, Hawes NL, Davisson MT
With: Hurd RE

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Acclimation and testing periods

Vendor JAX®

Ages

Greater than 6.6 - 7 wks of age

Feed

All mice were fed NIH31 (6% fat) chow ad libitum

Water

Drinking water was acidified to pH 2.8 to 3.2 to prevent bacterial growth

Housing
Mice were housed in cages covered with non-woven polyester filters

Bedding

Steam autoclaved white pine shavings

Photoperiod

14 hours (light) on, 10 hours off; or 12 h light : 12 h dark cycle

Relative humidity ~50%

Temperature

21 °C

Health status

The colony was monitored for specific pathogens by The Jackson Laboratoryâs routine surveillance program

Vendor	JAX®
Ages	Greater than 6.6 - 7 wks of age
Feed	All mice were fed NIH31 (6% fat) chow ad libitum
Water	Drinking water was acidified to pH 2.8 to 3.2 to prevent bacterial growth
Housing	Mice were housed in cages covered with non-woven polyester filters
Bedding	Steam autoclaved white pine shavings
Photoperiod	14 hours (light) on, 10 hours off; or 12 h light : 12 h dark cycle
Relative humidity	~50%
Temperature	21 °C
Health status	The colony was monitored for specific pathogens by The Jackson Laboratoryâs routine surveillance program