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Design of cages for work with copper-deficient rats

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2007

P. J. McCosker
Affiliation:
Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, University of Cambridge
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Abstract

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1. Cages are described for housing copper-deficient rats.

2. The cages are of simple design and constructed of glass and Perspex. Urine and faeces can be readily obtained without exposing the animals to contamination with copper.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © The Nutrition Society 1967

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