Microbiological standardisation is necessary because of the possible interference of pathogens with experimental results. Known effects of microorganisms on animal experiments are pathological changes, immunomodulation, physiological changes, interference with reproduction, competition of pathogens within the animal, oncogenesis and contamination of biological products.
The influence of these factors can be reduced by using microbiologically defined animals for experiments.
Based on FELASA recommendations, the colonies are health monitored twice a year and tested for a wide range of pathogens. The latest results, incl. historical results are published in the Health Monitoring Report (HMR).
HMR B2
HMR B3
HMR Information letter April 2012
HMR Information letter August 2011
HMR Information letter June 2011
HMR Information letter April 2011
HMR Information letter January 2011
Due to the caesarean rederivation in 1992 and the strict barrier conditions since then, the microbiological status in the colonies is controlled and clinical disease is very rare.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our latest HMR Report.
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