Nutrition of Laboratory Animals

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Sesil EFECANa , Süleyman ŞENSOYb
aBurdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Burdur Food Agriculture and Livestock Vocational School, Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases, Burdur, Türkiye
bBurdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Burdur Food Agriculture and Livestock Vocational School, Department of Internal Medicine, Burdur, Türkiye

ABSTRACT
In biological in vivo experiments, small laboratory animals such as mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits are commonly used alongside cats and dogs. The preference for these rodents stems from their small size, ease of maintenance and care, and their ability to adapt easily to new environments. Additionally, they reproduce rapidly and complete their lifespan in a short period, typically two to three years. This rapid reproduction allows for relatively quick generations of rodents. Ensuring the success of experiments requires not only meeting the necessary conditions for the care and management of experimental animals but also ensuring that they are well cared for and nourished.

Keywords: Nutrition; laboratory animals; mouse; rat; gerbil

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