Scientific Posters and Abstracts

Research Models and Services Posters

Animal Models

• Allelic Frequency of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR) Mutation in the RccHan™:WIST Rat
• The SHrN™ scid hairless NOD mouse model: Development and characterization
• C57BL/6NHsd Male Mice Started on High-fat Diets at Three, Six, or Nine Weeks of Age Attain Similar Obesity Phenotypes

Teklad Animal Diets

• A Diet with 45%kcals from Fat Produces Similar Obesity Phenotypes in Mice as Diets with 60%kcals from Fat

Bedding and Enrichment Products

• The Impacts of Cage Density, Sanitation Frequency, and Bedding Type on Selected Measures of Animal Well-Being, Health, and Cage Environment

Genetic Testing Services

• A Preliminary Evaluation of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Analysis for Routine Genetic Monitoring of Outbred Rats

Transportation Services

• Effects of Alternate Water Sources on Weight Gain, Blood Chemistries and Food Consumption in Sprague Dawley Rats and ICR Mice Following Ground Transportation
• HydroGel™ is an Adequate Source of Hydration for Surgically Modified Rat Models

Husbandry

• Evaluation of Housing and Sanitation Practices as Compared to Guide Recommendations Using Laboratory Animal Performance Indices