MPD: Zheng1: animal documentation

Zheng1 animal documentation

Study of middle ear function in 61 inbred strains of mice using tympanometry (2008)

Zheng QY

Zheng1_Animal

Acclimation and testing periods

Ages

5-68 wks

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 Jackson Laboratory Diagnostics Laboratory routinely monitors and documents animal health status using statistically valid sampling procedures and standard protocols. (Sentinel animals are tested). Detailed health status reports for each animal room represented from this project are on file and available on request. See JAX Mice Quality Control Programs or the JAX Mice Catalog for the list of agents monitored.

Ages	5-68 wks
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 Jackson Laboratory Diagnostics Laboratory routinely monitors and documents animal health status using statistically valid sampling procedures and standard protocols. (Sentinel animals are tested). Detailed health status reports for each animal room represented from this project are on file and available on request. See JAX Mice Quality Control Programs or the JAX Mice Catalog for the list of agents monitored.