New Zealand White Rabbits

 

Nomenclature:

US Stock: HsdOkd:NZW
EU Stock: Hsdlf:NZW

Information and Research Data
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Health Monitoring Report and Global Availability
New Zealand White Rabbit Data Sheet - US
New Zealand White Rabbit Data Sheet - EU
U.S. Growth Curve
European Growth Curve

New Zealand White Rabbit Origin

  • HsdOkd:NZW: Partnership with Oakwood Research Facility, Inc., Oxford, Michigan since 1996.
  • Hsdlf:NZW: Derived from three commercial UK sources of New Zealand White rabbits. Through acquisition of Interfauna UK to Harlan Laboratories, Inc. in 1995.

New Zealand White Rabbit Characteristics

HsdOkd:NZW

  • Coat: Albino
  • Litter Average: 8.5
  • Consistently test negative for Bordetella bronchiseptica and Pasteurella multocida (since 1996)
  • Utilize production software with capabilities of tracing individual rabbit lineage over multiple generations
  • Technicians handle and socialize animals beginning at birth for a more docile demeanor
  • Individual identification via ear tag, tattoo, or microchip available upon request

Hsdlf:NZW

  • Coat: Albino
  • Very docile

New Zealand White Rabbit Research Use

  • Toxicology
  • Dermatology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomedical Research
  • Antibody Production
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Osteology
  • Cardiovascular Studies
  • Renal Studies

Harlan Laboratories Production

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