Effects of Transfer from Breeding to Research Facility on the Welfare of Rats
Transfer from the breeding facility to a research facility is a stressful event for laboratory animals. Heat stress has been reported to constitute one of the major concerns during transport of animals. This study measured ambient and body temperature, corticosterone and glucose levels, body weight,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/4/4/712 |