Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Genetically modified mouse health reporting: a need for global standardization.
- Journal:
- Lab animal
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Martín-Caballero, Juan et al.
- Affiliation:
- Laboratory Animal Unit · Spain
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
This study looked at how health reports for genetically modified (GM) mice are shared between different research facilities. Researchers found that there are inconsistencies in the quality of these reports, which can lead to problems in managing the health of the mice. They reviewed 380 health reports from 55 institutions in Europe and North America and concluded that having a standard format for these reports would help improve the management of mouse health and control infections. The outcome suggests that creating a uniform reporting system could be beneficial for the care of laboratory mice.
Abstract
The distribution of GM mice between facilities has raised new problems because of variable microbiological quality. One of the most important management issues concerns the methods of reporting laboratory animal health surveillance results. The authors evaluated the format and content of 380 health reports of mice received from 55 institutions in Europe and North America. Their results suggest that a standardized rodent health form would facilitate the management of laboratory mouse distribution and infection control.
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