Code 24100

General multipurpose rat model for safety and efficacy tests also for infection research. Good surgical small animal model.

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Origin: To Scientific Products Farm, Ltd. [predecessor of Charles River United Kingdom (CRUK)] in 1947 from Wistar Institute. To Charles River in 1975 from CRUK. This particular colony was selected because of a low incidence of hydronephrosis. IGS refers to animals bred using the Charles River International Genetic Standardization (IGS) Program.

Ideal for: General multipurpose model, infectious disease research, safety and efficacy testing, aging, surgical model

Coat color: White (albino)

Strain code: 003

Bred in: Germany, United Kingdom

Health reports: Using strain nomenclature find the strain at links below

*Images courtesy of Charles River