The study began on a Monday and continued for 25 weeks for the C57BL/6NTac mice and 22 weeks for the NTac:NIH- Whn rats. Each week, all cages in the change group were to be changed.

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While it's common to expect ticks on a hike through the woods, they could also be hiding much closer, in your own backyard.

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Individually ventilated mouse cages (IVC) should have no more than 5 adult mice per cage. The breeding scheme must be described within the Animal Use Protocol (AUP). The approved breeding schemes are: ...