TECHNIQUE FOR OBTAINING GERMFREE GUINEA PIGS BY HYSTERECTOMY.

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Abstract:

This paper describes a method that can be used as the first step in obtaining a germfree or defined flora guinea pig colony. The procedure consists of selection of gravid females, preparation for surgery, surgery, transfer of young to a sterile isolator, and resuscitation of the young. Author

Author(s):
Christie, Russell J.
Author Organization(s):
EDGEWOOD ARSENAL ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Technical memo. Sep 65-Jul 66,
Pagination:
0011

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
EA-TM-116-1
Task Number(s):
1C522301A07908
Project Number(s):
DA-1-C-522301-A079
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*SURGERY, *GERM FREE ANIMALS, GUINEA PIGS, GERM FREE ATMOSPHERES, ANESTHESIA, TEST METHODS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine
Report Date:
1966 Aug 01