Animal Biology Index
| Amphibians | Baboon | Cat |
| Chicken | Dog | Goat |
| Guinea Pig | Mongolian Gerbil | Mouse |
| Pigeon | Quail | Rabbit |
| Rat | Rhesus Monkey | Sheep |
| Squirrel Monkey | Swine | Syrian Hamster |
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Scientific Name:
- Xenopus laevis (wholly aquatic)
- Rana pipiens (mostly terrestrial)
Class: Amphibia
Group: Anura (no tail when adult)
Order: Salientia (frogs & toads)
Body Temp.: Rana - 37.5 degrees C
Respiration Rate: 8 - 60 (temperature dependent)
Weight:
- Adult Male
- Rana - 36.4 + 5.11 g
- Xenopus - 7.24 cm
- Adult Female
- Rana - 37.1 + 6.28 g
- Xenopus - 9.33 cm
- Newborn
Gestation period: 1 week
Avg. Litter Size:
Age at weaning:
Water Consumption:
Food Consumption:
- Rana - live prey (insects)
- Xenopus - beef heart, earthworms
Sexual Maturity:
- Male
- Female
Estrus Cycle: Spawn in 8 cm water 10-15 degrees C
Life Span: 25 years
Breeding Life:
- Male - 2 - 3 years
- Female - 2 - 3 years
Recommended Temperature:
- 15 - 20 degrees C (active)
- 2 - 3 degrees C (hibernate)
Relative Humidity:
Photo Period (light/dark):
* Housing Requirements:
Identification Methods: Toe clipping, skin autograft
Bleeding Methods:
Anesthesia Methods: tricaine methane sulphonate (MS-222)
Euthanasia Methods: Overdose of pentobarbital, MS-222, or pithing
Problem areas & diseases: Rana - rickets fungal disease. Parasites. red leg
Other: Live both in water & on land some species will starve if not fed live prey, have three chamber heart, tympanic membrane larger in male
* Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
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Xenopus
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Scientific Name:
- Papio cyncephalus (yellow)
- Papio anubis (olive)
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primata
Body Temp.: 36 - 39 degrees C
Water Consumption: ad lib
Respiration Rate: 29 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 22 - 30 kg
- Adult Female 11 - 15 kg
- Newborn 870 - 945 g
Gestation period: 184 days
Avg. Litter size: 1
Age at weaning: 5 - 6 mo.
Recommended Temperature: 64.4-84.2 degrees F (18-29 degrees C)
Relative Humidity: 30 - 70%
Photo Period (light/dark): 12/12
Identification Methods: Tattoo - chest or thigh
Food Consumption:
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 7 -15 years
- Female 7- 15 years
Estrus Cycle: 35.4 + 0.9 days
Life Span:
Breeding Life:
- Male
- Female
* Housing Requirements: 8 sq. in., environmental enrichment
Bleeding Methods: Veins - femoral, jugular, cephalic, saphenous
Anesthesia Methods: ketamine, methoxyflurane, halothane
Euthanasia Methods: OD sodium pentobarbital
Problem areas & disease : TB, protozoan parasites, bacterial enteritis, pneumonia
Other: Male twice as large as female
* (See NIH Guide, page 14 and 18) Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
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Scientific Name: Felis catus
Class: Mammalia
Order:
Body Temp.: 101 degrees F
Respiration Rate: 26 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 4 - 7 kg
- Adult Female 4 - 7 kg
- Newborn 125 g
Water Consumption: 100 - 200 ml
Food Consumption: 100 - 200 g
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 10 - 15 months
- Female 10 - 15 months
Estrus Cycle: 15 - 21 days
Gestation period: 63 days
Life Span: 12 -16 years
Avg. Litter size: 1 - 8 kittens
Breeding Life:< P>
- Male 5 - 8 years
- Female 5 - 8 years
Age at weaning: 6 - 7 weeks
Recommended Temperature: 64.4-84.2 degrees F (18-29 degrees C)
Relative Humidity: 30-70 %
Identification Methods: collars, USDA#, tattoo, individual animal record
Photo Period (light/dark): 12/12
Housing Requirements: floor area/animal = 3 - 4 sq. ft., resting board
Bleeding Methods: cephalic and jugular veins
Anesthesia Methods: ketamine, halothane, methoxyflurane
Euthanasia Methods: OD pentobarbital or chemical euthanasia solution
Problem areas & diseases: feline leukemia virus, Panleukopenia virus, Chlamydia, parasites, ear mites, fleas, hairballs, Rabies, Calici virus, Rhinopneumonitis virus
Other: sensitive to aspirin; Acetaminophen is toxic; induced ovulation
* (See NIH Guide, page 14). Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
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Scientific Name: Gallus domesticus
Class: Aves
Order: Galliforme
Body Temp.: 103 degrees F
Respiration Rate: 12 - 30 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 1.5 - 3.5 kg
- Adult Female 1.5 - 3.5 kg
- Newborn 50 g
Gestation period: 20 - 22 days
Avg. Litter size: clutch (1 - 5 eggs)
Age at weaning: hatched
Recommended Temperature: 60-80 degrees F(16-27 degrees C)
Estrus Cycle:
Life Span: 3 - 5 years
Breeding Life:
- Male 1-2 years
- Female 1-2 years
Identitication Methods: # on metal leg bands
Relative Humidity: 45 - 70%
Photo Period (light/dark): 14/10
Water Consumption: 200 - 300 ml
Food Consumption: 125 - 250 g
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 18 - 24 weeks
- Female 18 - 24 weeks
* Housing Requirements: Floor area/adult (0.25-3.0 sq. ft.), cage sizes should allow for normal physical activity and social interaction, Perches: to avoid contamination of feed and water
Bleeding Methods: jugular vein, brachial vein (wing vein)
Anesthesia Methods: methoxyflurane or halothane inhalation, ketamine
Euthanasia Methods: cervical dislocation, OD of anesthetic agent
Problem areas & diseases: mites, lice, pasteurella, Mareks disease, lymphoma salmonella, cannibalism, vitamin deficiencies, urinary problems
Other: nucleated red blood cells, no gall bladder, abdominal testes
* (See NIH Guide, page 14) Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
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Scientific Name: Canis familaris
Class: Mammalia
Order:
Body Temp: 101 degrees F
Water Consumption: 100-400 ml
Respiration Rate: 10 - 30 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 6 - 25 kg
- Adult Female 6 - 25 kg
Newborn 300 - 500 g
Food Consumption: 30 gm/kg/day
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 14 - 18 months
- Female 14 - 18 months
Estrus Cycle: Biannual (6 - 7 mo.)
Gestation period: 56 - 58 days
Life Span: 12 - 14 years
Avg. Litter size: 4 - 8 pups
Breedirg Life:
- Male 6 - 14 years
- Female 6 - 14 years
Age at weaning: 6 - 8 weeks
Recommended Temperature: 64.4-84.2 degrees F (18-29 degrees C)
Identification Methods: chain collar/metal # tag, letter tattoo in ear or flank, individual animal record
Relative Humidity: 30-70 %
Photo Period (light/dark): 12/12
Housing Requirements: floor area/animal = 8 - 24 sq. ft. (tip of nose to base of tail + 6 inches), must provide exercise
Bleeding Methods: veins: cephalic, saphenous, femoral, jugular
Anesthesia Methods: halothane, methoxyflurane, tranquilizers, narcotics, sodium pentobarbital
Euthanasia Methods: OD of anesthetic drugs or chemical euthanasia solutions
Problem areas & diseases: Parasites Parvo virus, ear mites, Rabies, Canine Distemper Virus, Bordetella
Other: restraint: physical, chemical and psychological
* (See NIH Guide, page 14). Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
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Scientific Name: Capra hircus
Class: Mammalia
Order:
Body Temp.: 39.5 degrees C (100.9 - 105.3 degrees F)
Respiration Rate: 10 - 16 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 50 - 100 kg
- Adult Female 50 - 85 kg
- Newborn 1 - 2 kg
Gestation period: 145-155 days
Avg. Litter size: 2
Age at weaning: 3 - 6 months
Recommended Temperature: 70 degrees F
Relative Humidity: outside environment
Photo Period (light/dark): 12/12
Water Consumption: ad lib
Food Consumption: 1 kg/hay/day
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 18 months
- Female 18 months
Estrus Cycle: 18 - 21 days
Life Span: 8 - 15 years
Breeding Life:
- Male 4 - 5 years
- Female 5 years
Identification Methods: Ear tag, ear tattoo, chain/metal tag
* Housing Requirements: 10 - 20 sq. ft.
Bleeding Methods: Jugular, saphenous veins
Anesthesia Methods: ketamine, xylazine, methoxvflurane, halothane, sodium Pentobarbital
Euthanasia Methods: OD pentobarbital
Problem areas & diseases: Foot rot, black leg, coccidia, parasites
Other: very sensitive to xylazine and lidocaine
* (See NIH Guide, page 15) Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
Vendors
Nichols Hog Farm
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Scientific Name: Cavia porcellus
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Body Temp: 103 degrees F (37.2 - 39.5 degrees C)
Respiration Rate: 84 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 500 - 800 g
- Adult Female 500 - 800 g
- Newborn 80 g
Gestation period: 58 - 70 days
Avg Litter size: 2 - 4
Aga at weaning: 18 - 24 days
Recommended Temperature: 64.4-78.80 degrees F(18-26 degrees C)
Relative Humidity: 40 - 70%
Photo Period (light/dark): 12/12
Water Consumption: 70 ml
Food Consumption: 70 gm
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 12 weeks
- Female 12 weeks
Estrus Cycle: 16 days
Life Span: 6 years
Breeding Life:
- Male 2 years
- Female 2 years
Identification Methods: color stamp; eartag; tattoo
* Housing Requirements: floor area/animal = 60 - 101 sq. in. polycarbonate or polypropelene (tub style cage), solid, bedded floor 8 solid walls to revent drafts
Bleeding Methods: cardiac puncture (anesthetized) (terminal)
Anesthesia Methods: ketamine, methoxvflurane, pentobarbital
Euthanasia Methods: C02, OD sodium pentobarbital
Problam areas & diseases : dystocia, slobbers, Bordetella bronchiseptica, pregnancy toxemia (ketosis), malocclusion
Other: requires vitamin C; penicillin is toxic
* (See NIH Guide, page 14) Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
Vendors
Charles Rivers Laboratory/Sasco
Harlan Sprague Dawley
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Scientific Name: Meriones unguiculatus
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Body Temp: 99.4 degrees F (37.0-38.5 degrees C)
Respiration Rate: 90 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 80 - 100 gm
- Adult Female 80 - 100 gm
- Newborn 2 gm
Water Consumption: 4-7 ml/100 gm/day
Food Consumption: 5-8 gm/100 gm/day
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 13 weeks
- Female 13 weeks
Estrus Cycle: 4 - 6 days
Gestation period: 25 - 26 days
Life Span: 3 years
Avg.Litter size: 4 - 5
Breading Life:
- Male 2 years
- Female 2 years
Age at weaning: 21 days
Recommended Temperature: 64.4-78.8 degrees F(18-26 degrees C)
Relative Humidity: 30 - 50%
Photo Period (light/dark): 12/12
*Housing Requirements: floor area/animal = 20 sq. in., solid bottom, solid sides
Identification Methods: ear punch, metal ear tags, dye marking
Bleeding Methods: retroorbital (anesthetized), heart puncture (anesthetized)(terminal), (small quantities): tail vein
Anesthesia Methods: ketamine, pentobarbital, methoxyflurane
Euthanasia Methods: carbon dioxide, pentobarbital IP
Problam areas & diseases: cataleptic seizures, "sorenose", Tyzzer's disease, rough hair coat
Other : streptomycin is toxic; large adrenals
* Recommended guidelines.
Vendors
Charles Rivers Laboratory/Sasco
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Scientific Name: Mus musculus
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Body Temp.: 99 degrees F (36.5-38 degrees C)
Respiration Rate: 163 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 25 - 50 gm
- Adult Female 25 - 50 gm
- Newbom 1.0 gm
Water Consumption: 15 ml/100 gm/day
Food Consumption: 15 gm/100 gm/day
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 7 weeks
- Female 7 weeks
Estrus Cycle: 4 - 5 days
Gestation period: 19 - 21 days
Life Span: 2 years
Avg. Litter size: 5 - 10 pups
Breeding Life:
- Male 8 months
- Female 8 months
Age at weaning: 21 days
Recommended Temperature: 64.4-78.8 degrees F(18-26 degrees C)
Relative Humidity: 4 0 - 7 0 %
Identification Methods: ear tags, ear punch, notch
Photo Period (light/dark): 10/14
* Housing Requirements: floor area/animal = 6 -15 sq. in.
Bleeding Methods: orbital sinus, cardiac puncture in anesthetized animal (terminal procedure)
Anesthesia Methods: ketamine/xylazine, methoxyflurane, barbiturates pentobarbital 5 mg/100 gm body weight IP
Euthanasia Methods: OD barbiturates, CO2, cervical dislocation
Problem areas & diseases: grooming, teeth (malocclusion), cannibalism, pinworms, mouse pox - ectromelia virus, sendai, mouse hepatitis virus, mycoplasmosis
Other: may have accessory adrenocortical nodules
*(See NIH Guide, page 13). Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
Vendors
Charles Rivers Laboratories
Harlan Sprague Dawley
Jackson Laboratories
Taconic Farms, Inc.
NCI
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Scientific Name: Colomba ssp.
Class: Aves
Order: Columbiformes
Body Temp.: 41 degrees C (106.6 degrees F)
Water Consumption:
Gestation period: 16 - 18 days
Avg. Litter size: 3 - 5
Respiration Rate: 20 - 35 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 250 - 600 g
- Adult Female 250 - 600 g
- Newborn 20 - 50 g
Age at weaning: Hatching (3 - 4 weeks)
Recommended Temperature: 18 degrees C (at adult)
Relative Humidity: 45 - 55%
Photo Period (light/dark): 14/10
*Housing Requirements: 0.8 sq. ft./bird
Food Consumption: 100-150 gm/200-250 mg
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 6 months
- Female 6 months
Estrus Cycle:
Life Span:
Breeding Life:
- Male 8 -10 years
- Female 8 - 10 years
Identification Methods: Leg band with number
Bleeding Methods: Jugular, brachial veins
Aneathesia Methods: methoxyflurane, halothane, ketamine
Problem areas & diseases: cannibalism, mites, salmonella
Euthanasia Methods: C02, cervical dislocation, OD anesthetic agent
Other: usually monogamous
* (See NIH Guide, page 14) Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
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Scientific Name: Coturnix cotumix japonica
Class: Aves
Order: Galliforme
Body Temp: 106.3 degrees F
Respiration
Weight:
- Adult Male 100 - 130 g
- Adult Female 120 - 160 g
- Newborn 6 - 8 g
Water Consumption: ad lib
Food Consumption: 100 gm/300 gm
Gestation period:
Avg Litter size: 1 - 3
Age at weaning: 3 weeks
Recommended Temperature: 18 degrees C at adult
Relative Humidity: 60%
Photo Period (light/dark): 14/10
* Housing Requirements: 0.25 sq. ft./bird
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 38 - 42 days
- Female 38 - 42 days
Estrus Cycle:
Life Span: 24 - 26 weeks
Breeding Life:
- Male 120 days
- Female 120 days
Identification Methods: Leg Bands
Bleeding Methods: Jugular, brachial veins, heart puncture
Anesthesia Methods: metomidate (IM 20 mg/kg), methoxyflurane, halothane, ketamine
Euthanasia Methods: cervical dislocation, OD on gas anesthesia
Problem areas & diseases: respiratory disorders, coccidia, fowl pox
Other:
*(See NIH Guide page 14) Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
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Scientific Name: Oryctolagus cuniculus
Class: Mammalia
Order: Lagomorpha
Body Temp.: 103 degrees F (38.5-40 degrees C)
Respiration Rate: 35 - 65 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 2 - 5 kg
- Adult Female 2 - 5 kg
- Newborn 40 gm
Gestation period: 29 - 35 days
Avg. Litter size: 4 -10 kits
Age at weaning: 4 weeks
Recommended Temperature: 60.8-69.8 degrees F (16-21 degrees C)
Relative Humidity: 40 - 60%
Photo Period (light/dark): 14/10
Water Consumption: 5-10 ml/100 gm/day
Food Consumption: 5 gm/100 gm/day
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 6 - 9 months
- Female 6 - 9 months
Estrus Cycle: induced
Life Span: 6 years
Breeding Life:
- Male 3 years
- Female 3 years
Identification Methods: ear studs, tags, ear tattoo
* Housing Requirements: floor area/animal = 1.5 - 5 sq. ft stainless steel, wire mesh floor
Bleeding Methods: marginal ear vein, cardiac puncture (anesthetized)(terminal), central ear artery
Anesthesia Methods: halothane, pentobarbital, methoxyflurane, ketamine-xylazine
Euthansia Methods: chemical euthanasia solutions given IV, overdose of anesthetic agent/CO2
Problem areas & diseases: ear mites, enteritis, pasteurellosis (snuffles), malocclusion, "broken back" (if handled improperly)
Other: urine is naturally cloudy; coprophagic; induced ovulation
* (See NIH Guide, page 14). Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
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Myrtle's Rabbitry
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Scientific Name: Rattus novegicus
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Body Temp: 90 degrees F (35.9 - 37 5 degrees C)
Respiration Rate: 85.5 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 300 g
- Adult Female 200 g
- Newborn 5 g
Water Consumption: 40 ml (100 ml/kg/day)
Food Consumption: 32 gm (100 ml/kg/day)
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 13 weeks
- Female 13 weeks
Estrus Cycle: 4 - 5 days
Gestation period: 20 - 22 days
Life Span: 3 years
Avg. Litter size: 7 - 11
Breeding Life:
- Male 1.5 years
- Female 1.5 years
Age at weaning: 21 days
Recommandad Temperature: 64.4-78.8 degrees F(18-26 degrees C)
Relative Humidity: 40 -70%
Photo Period (light/dark): 12/12
Identification Methods: ear notch, punch; tattoo
* Housing Requirements: floor area/animal = 17 - 70 sq. in.
Bleeding Methods: (tail) subclavian vein, orbital sinus (anesthetized), cardiac puncture (anesthetized)(terminal) - 10% of blood volume can be withdrawn for recovery procedure
Anesthesia Methods: 87 mg/kg ketamine 813 mg/kg xylazine, 6 - 10 mg/100 g body weight sodium pentobarbital, methoxyflurane
Euthanasia Methods: CO2 tank, OD sodium pentobarbital
Problem areas & diseases: human-rat bite fever, ring tail, cannibalism, malocclusion, Sendai virus, SDA virus, mycoplasmosis, pinworms
Other 1. Wistar albino 2. Sprague-Dawley albino 3. Long-Evans rat 4. Fisher-344 (f-344) no gall bladder; Hardenian gland secretes porphyrin ("red tears")
*(See NIH Guide, page 13) Housing regulations may change pending new legislation.
Vendors
Charles Rivers Laboratories
Harlan Sprague Dawley
Hilltop Labs
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Scientific Name: Macca mulatta
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primata
Body Temp.: 101 degrees F
Water Consumption: 400- 900 ml
Respiration Rate: 30 - 50 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 6 - 11 kg
- Adult Female 6 - 11 kg
- Newborn 550 g
Gestation period: 150 - 175 days
Avg. Litter size: 1
Age at weaning: 12 - 27 months
Recommended Temperature 64.4-84.2 degrees F(18-29 degrees C)
Relative Humidity: 30-70%
Photo Period (light/dark): 12/12
Food Consumption: 400 - 600 g
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 4 - 5 years
- Female 4 - 5 years
Estrus Cycle: 28 days
Life Span: 20 - 30 years
Breeding Life:
- Male 15 years
- Female 15 years
* Housing Requirements: floor area/animal = 4.3 - 6 sq. ft., must have provision for environmental enrichment
Identification Methods: tattooing on chest or inner thigh individual animal record
Bleeding Methods: cephalic, saphenous, femoral, and jugular veins
Anesthesia Methods: ketamine, sodium pentobarbital, halothane, methoxyflurane
Euthanasia Methods: OD of sodium pentobarbital
Problem areas & diseases: diarrhea (Salmonella, Shigella, Giardia, Entamoeba), respiratory diseases, tuberculosis, herpes virus B, measles
Other: needs vitamin C, cheek pouches, sex skin
* (See NIH Guide, pages 14 and 16). Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
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Scientific Name: Ovis aries
Class: Mammalia
Order:
Body Temp.: 101 - 103 degrees F
Respiration Rate: 20 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 50 - 150 kg
- Adult Female 50 - 100 kg
- Newborn 1.5 - 2 kg
Gestation period: 144 -151 days
Avg. Litter size: 1 - 3
Age at weaning: 60 - 80 days
Recommended Temperature: 70 degrees F
Relative Humidity: outside environment
Photo Period (light/dark): 12/12
Water Consumption: ad lib
Food Consumption: 1 - 2 kg
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 18 months
- Female 18 months
Estrus Cycle: 16 - 17 days
Life Span: 8 - 13 years
Breeding Life:
- Male 4 - 5 years
- Female 4 - 5 years
Identification Methods: ear tags, ear tattoo
* Housing Requirements: floor area/animal = 7.5 - 20 sq. ft., roof with 3 side walls: to ensure protection from wind and draft; wire mesh or wood slated floors; bedding: straw or wood chips
Bleeding Methods: jugular vein, saphenous vein
Anesthesia Methods: sodium pentobarbital, xylazine, ketamine
Euthansia Methods: OD sodium pentobarbital or chemical euthanasia solutions
Problem areas & diseases: coccidia, tetanus, dysentery, internal parasites, pneumonia, bloat
Other: lanolin glands; seasonally polyestrus
* (See NIH Guide, page 15). Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
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Scientific Name: Saimiri sciureus
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primata
Body Temp.: 39.6 degrees F
Water Consumption: 50-100 mg daily
Respiration Rate: 55 + 11 BPM
Food Consumption: 45 - 60 g
Weight:
- Adult Male 750- 900 g
- Adult Female 500- 800 g
- Newborn 110 g
Estrus Cycle: 7 - 13 days
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 2 - 4 years
- Female 1.5 - 2 years
Gestation period: 150 days avg. (137 - 175)
Life Span: 15 - 20 years
Avg. Litter size: 1
Breeding Life:
- Male 8 - 10 years
- Female 8 - 12 years
Age at weaning: 4 - 6 months
Recommended Temperature: 64.4-84.2 degrees F (18-29 degrees C)
Identification Methods: Tattoo - chest or inside of thigh
Relative Humidity: 30 - 70%
Photo Period (light/dark): 12/12
* Housing Requirements: 3 sq. ft., environmental enrichment
Bleeding Methods: Veins: femoral or jugular
Anesthesia Methods: ketamine, pentobarbital, methoxyflurane, halothane
Euthanaia Methods: OD sodium pentobarbital
Problem areas & diseases: Dental disease, endoparasites, pneumonia, TB, diarrhea
Other: Vitamin D3 required, prehensile tail (long), nostrils open to front or sides
*(See NIH Guide, pages 14 and 16) Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
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Scientific Name: Sus domesticus
Class:
Order:
Body Temp: 102 degrees F
Water Consumption: up to 20 liters
Food Consumption: 5% body weight
Respiration Rate: 8 - 18 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 50 - 250 kg
- Adult Female 50 - 250 kg
- Newborn 1.2 kg
Gestation period: 112 - 115 days
Avg Litter size: 8 - 15
Age at weaning: 4 - 6 weeks
Recommended Temperature: 70 degrees F
Relative Humidity : outside environment
Photo Period (light/dark): 12/12
Sexual Maturity
- Male 9- 11 months
- Female 9 - 11 months
Estrus Cycle: 21 days
Life Span: 6 - 9 years
Breeding Life:
- Male 3 - 4 years
- Female 3 - 4 years
Identification Methods: ear notch, ear tags, tattoo
*Housing Requirements: Floor area/adult (6-60 sq. ft.), outdoors: open front shed, concrete floors, chain link fencing, shade trees and/or stands or cooling pond
Bleeding Methods: marginal ear vein, anterior vena cave
Anesthesia Methods: ketamine/xylazine, sodium pentobarbital, halothane, methoxyflurane
Euthanasia Methods: OD sodium pentobarbital, captive bolt gun
Problem areas & diseases: internal parasites, enteritis, salmonella, heat stroke, pneumonia
Other: certain breeds are susceptible to malignant hyperthermia
* (See NIH Guide, page 15) Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
Vendors
Nichols Hog Farm
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Scientific Name: Mesocricetus auratus
Class: Mammalia
Order:
Body Temp: 98.6 degrees F (37-38 degrees C)
Respiration Rate: 35 - 120 BPM
Weight:
- Adult Male 80 - 100 gm
- Adult Female 80 - 100 gm
- Newborn 2 gm
Gestation period: 15 - 18 days
Avg. Litter size: 5 -10
Age at weaning: 21 days
Recommended Temperature: 64.4-78.8 degrees F (18-26 degrees C)
Relative Humidity: 40-70%
Photo Period (light/dark): 14/10
Water Consumption: > 20 ml/100 gm/day
Food Consumption: > 15 gm/100 gm/day
Sexual Maturity:
- Male 7 weeks
- Female 7 weeks
Estrus Cycle: 4 days
Life Span: 2 years
Breeding Life:
- Male 1 year
- Female 1 year
* Housing Requirements: floor area/animal = 10 - 19 sq. in.
Bleeding Methods: cardiac puncture (anesthetized) (terminal), orbital plexus (anesthetized), small sample: cephalic vein
Identification Methods: ear notch, tattoo, ear tag
Anesthesia Methods: ketamine, methoxyflurane, pentobarbital
Euthansia Methods: OD sodium pentobarbital, C02
Problem areas & diseases: Salmonella, LCM, enteritis, pneumonia demodex-skin mite, abscesses from fight wounds
Other: hibernation; cheek pouches
*(See NIH Guide, Page 14).Housing requirements may change pending new legislation.
Vendors
Charles Rivers Laboratory/Sasco
Harlan Sprague Dawley
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