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1. Germfree technique for the rearing of kittens--a research tool.

Author

Fletcher AM, Hoskins JD, and Elkins AD

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Animal Feed, Animals, Cats surgery, Female, Pregnancy, Sterilization, Cats growth & development, Cesarean Section veterinary, Germ-Free Life
Abstract

Techniques to derive and rear germfree kittens (Felis catus) for biomedical research were explored and refined. The isolator units, equipment, sterilization procedures, husbandry techniques, and safety issues are discussed. This method proved to be successful for the surgical derivation and hand-rearing of germfree kittens.

Published
1991

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