The scientific name for laboratory mice, commonly known as the house mouse.

In 1966 this law was created to protect non farm animals.

Laboratory rats are believed to have developed from these.

The name of the only Federal law in the United Stated that regulates the treatment of animals in research, transport, exhibition, and by dealers enacted in the year 1966.

J-Feeders are typically used for this species.

The abnormal behavior that involves the removal of hair and whiskers from faces, heads and bodies of cage mates.

In 1985 this committee was created to ensure proper care, handling, and research techniques are used for laboratory animals.

This is the scientific name of the lab rat.

Self regulating committee that must be formed in order for a laboratory animal experiment to take place, or for the use of animals in an educational setting. This committee must consist of at least five members.

A Squeeze Cage is used for this species.

Nesting materials, items to manipulate or gnaw, increased complexity in cage (i.e. huts, running wheels, etc...)

This literature was created by the ILAR.

These are the four microbiological classifications of rats used as laboratory animals (4).

This is the department that enacts laws concerning the wellbeing of our animals and food supply. This department is the main branch that enforces other agencies such as APHIS.

The cage type used to collect all urine and feces.

The genetic categories of mice used for biomedical research (4).

Provides the framework for performing well conducted, well documented, and well reported safety studies.

This is the most commonly used classification of rat used in laboratory testing.

Acronym for the agency that protects not only our agricultural health, but also the wellbeing of our animals against invasive pathogens or parasites.

Front opening cages are most commonly used with this species.

Sites for blood collection in mice (4).

Established by William Russell and Rex Burch in 1959.

This is where the Harderian glands are located on the rat.

A private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. May be compared to AAHA accreditation but instead this is for laboratory facilities.

The cost to maintain one animal for one day is called this.