Establishment of a colony of mice free from lymphocytic choriomeningitis in kenya
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- 1 May 1973
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Laboratory Animals
- Vol. 7 (2) , 111-117
- https://doi.org/10.1258/002367773781008713
Abstract
The introduction of mice free from lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM) necessitated a rigorous program of elimination of LCM-infected mice, followed by disinfection and rodent-proofing of buildings. The program was phased to ensure a continuing supply of experimental mice to the laboratory. The maintenance of the LCM-free colony, including strict hygienic precautions such as the wearing of protective clothing and the disinfection of food, bedding and equipment, is described. The value of LCM-free mice in laboratory work and the use of the colony in testing other laboratory and wild rodents for LCM are briefly discussed.Keywords
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