Acclimation & testing periods
Vendor Mice were obtained at 6 wks of age from The Jackson Laboratory JAX® (Bar Harbor, ME) Ages at testing7-14 wks of age FeedPurina 5001 bought locally; ad libitum WaterTap; ad libitum Housing2-4 mice per cage (Thoren 1A 11" x 7" x 6") with filter tops for all strains Bedding1/4 inch Bed-o-cob Photoperiod12 h on (0600 h) 12 h off Relative humidity ~50% Temperature21 ± 2.0°C Health statusMice were reported in excellent health
Note: No FVB/NJ females.