Acclimatization

Transportation of animals is stressful and leads to physiologic changes such as increased cortisol levels, which may potentially alter research results.  Rats received from another site need to have adequate time to recover from shipping stress.  The length of time required depends on the distance and time involved in transporting the animals.  A quarantine/holding period allows the rats to adapt to their new surroundings and also permits observation for any signs of infectious disease.

Rat Home | Behavior | Housing | Diet & Nutrition | Animal ID | Acclimatization |
Special Features | Reproduction | Handling | Injections | Blood | Misc |
Pain & Distress | Euthanasia | Occupational Health Concerns