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- Mônica Diuana Calasans-Maia
- Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
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- Maria Lucia Monteiro
- Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
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- Fábio Oliveira Áscoli
- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Brazil
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- José Mauro Granjeiro
- Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
説明
<jats:p>The white New Zealand rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is frequently used as a model for in vivo studies. However, information on precautions when using this animal as an experimental model is limited. This review of the literature covers the gamut from the selection of the animal model all the way to its death, and describes procedures for transporting, raising, breeding, housing, administering anesthesia and handling so as to rationalize the utilization of this species while exploiting its unique characteristics. Based upon the literature and our own experience with white New Zealand rabbits, we conclude that the rabbit is an adequate model for experimental surgery.</jats:p>
収録刊行物
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- Acta Cirurgica Brasileira
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Acta Cirurgica Brasileira 24 (4), 325-328, 2009-08
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