Care of Mastomys in the laboratory

Jodi Scholz; Steven Wilson

doi:10.1038/laban.1018

Care of Mastomys in the laboratory

Jodi Scholz, Steven Wilson

Comparative Medicine (Veterinary Medicine)

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Mastomys rodents occupy a valuable niche in biomedical research, but there is very little published information regarding how to care for them in the laboratory. Here we provide information about the physical and behavioral characteristics of this unusual laboratory rodent, its taxonomic history, common diseases that affect it, and its use in research. We also provide housing recommendations based upon almost 15 years of experience successfully maintaining a colony of Mastomys coucha at our institution.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	219-224
Number of pages	6
Journal	Lab Animal
Volume	45
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/laban.1018
State	Published - May 20 2016

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Animal Science and Zoology
General Veterinary

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