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Maintaining Germ-Free Animals on an Optimice Rack
Original Optimice study cages were maintained germ-free for 16 weeks before the study ended, then animals were transferred into an isolator. Keywords: biocontainment, bioexclusion, axenic, germ-free, cross-contamination, Optimice, mice, mouse Citation: Delaney, E. Maintaining Germ-Free Animals on an Optimice Rack. Poster presented at: American Association for Laboratory Animal Science; 2014; San Antonio TX, USA.
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Ammonia Levels and Reproductive Performance of CD1(ICR) Mice in an Optimice® Rack Using Two Different Styles of Cage Filters
An evaluation of breeding performance, cage airflow and ammonia levels in flat filter Optimice cages to ensure they were comparable to those in the original pleated filter cages. Keywords: breeding, reproduction, pleated filter, flat filter, air flow, air quality, Optimice, mice Citation: Ruggeri C. Ammonia Levels and Reproductive Performance of CD1(ICR) Mice in an Optimice®…
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Let it Flow: A Closer Look at the Quality and Sterility of Standard NSG Mouse Drinking Water
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality and sterility of acidified water and acidified autoclaved water over time when given to NSG mice in our facility. We hypothesized there would be no differences in the pH and/or microbial growth over time between the two water types. Keywords: water quality, NSG, Optimice, mice,…
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Analysis of Paired Breeder Performance in an Animal Care Systems Optimice® Ventilated Rack After Transfer from Both Open-Top Cages and a Motorized Ventilated Rack
A comparison of breeding performance in this low-flow ventilated carousel rack to our motorized ventilated library-style rack and open-top cages. Keywords: breeding, reproduction, IVC, Optimice, mice Citation: Gorman C. Analysis of Paired Breeder Performance in an Animal Care Systems Optimice® Ventilated Rack After Transfer from Both Open-Top Cages and a Motorized Ventilated Rack. Poster presented…
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Evaluation of Exhaust Air Dust PCR Testing of the Bedding Sentinel Cage Filter
The evaluation of a filter sampling method compared to test results with results obtained using traditional methods for soiled bedding sentinels. Keywords: sentinels, health monitoring, EAD, PCR testing, filter, Optimice, mice Citation: Monts de Oca, N. Evaluation of Exhaust Air Dust PCR Testing of the Bedding Sentinel Cage Filter.