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Animal Subjects in Research
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Procedure: Animal Subjects in Research
Tail Snip for Genotyping SOP #PRO-009
Tail Snip for Genotyping SOP #PRO-009
This Animal Subjects in Research procedure is in place to ensure the humane and ethical treatment of animal subjects in research. Please review the material carefully before proceeding.
Tail snipping (tailing, tail biopsy, tail tip amputation) is a procedure to obtain tissue used for DNA analysis of transgenic strains of mice.
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Procedure: Animal Subjects in Research
Tail Vein Bleeding SOP #PRO-010
Tail Vein Bleeding SOP #PRO-010
This Animal Subjects in Research procedure is in place to ensure the humane and ethical treatment of animal subjects in research. Please review the material carefully before proceeding.
SOP concerning Tail Bleeding
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Procedure: Animal Subjects in Research
Use of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) for Rodent Euthanasia SOP #PRO-012
Use of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) for Rodent Euthanasia SOP #PRO-012
This Animal Subjects in Research procedure is in place to ensure the humane and ethical treatment of animal subjects in research. Please review the material carefully before proceeding.
CO2 inhalation is commonly used for euthanasia procedures. CO2 has rapid depressant and anesthetic properties. It is reasonably safe for the handler and is an inexpensive method of euthanasia especially for rodents. Compressed gas CO2 must be used. Dry ice is not acceptable. CO2 is colorless, odorless and heavier than air.
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