Principal Protocol Average Breed Rabbit Comments Investigator Number Daily Weights Census Mark 299 12 New < 5.4 Kg Three year study on the influence Rogers Zealand of exercise on bone healing in Orthopedics White mature rabbits. Started 1/15/12; – Ending 1/14/15 – Bence 302 4 New >5.4 Kg Antibody producers; expected Jones Zealand duration of housing 3 years. – Immunology White Mary 314 14 Dutch < 2 Kg 14 rabbits ordered every two Kidman Belted weeks; all rabbits used in terminal renal perfusion study within 10 days of arrival. VA Merit award – renewed 10/10/11. Animal Holding Rooms currently vacant – Room # Housing type Features Dimensions 2 Multipurpose Automated water 12’ X 16’ system Automated rack flushing Floor drains 3 Multipurpose Automated 12’ X 16’ system Automated rack flushing Floor drains 5 Large Animal (12) 4’ X 6’ runs 36’ X 20’ Chain link, sealed concrete floors Trench drains with covers Cage Inventory (currently not in use/in storage) Cage type Dimensions Arrangement Quantity Dog cages Animal space: 2 cages stack/unit 6 units 48”W X 36”D X 36”H SS w/ expanded metal vinyl coated floors, excreta pan, bowl holders, casters Cat cages Animal space: 4 cages/unit 6 units 24"W x 24"D x 24"H SS slotted floors, excreta pan,
Principal Investigator Protocol Number Average Daily Census Breed Rabbit Weights Comments Mark Rogers Orthopedics 299 12 New Zealand White < 5.4 Kg Three year study on the influence of exercise on bone healing in mature rabbits. Started – 1/15/12; Ending – 1/14/15 Bence Jones Immunology 302 4 New Zealand White >5.4 Kg Antibody producers; expected duration of housing – 3 years. Mary Kidman 314 14 Dutch Belted < 2 Kg 14 rabbits ordered every two weeks; all rabbits used in terminal renal perfusion study within 10 days of arrival. VA Merit award – renewed 10/10/11. Animal Holding Rooms – currently vacant Room # Housing type Features Dimensions 2 Multipurpose Automated water system Automated rack flushing Floor drains 12’ X 16’ 3 Multipurpose Automated system Automated rack flushing Floor drains 12’ X 16’ 5 Large Animal (12) 4’ X 6’ runs Chain link, sealed concrete floors Trench drains with covers 36’ X 20’ Cage Inventory (currently not in use/in storage) Cage type Dimensions Arrangement Quantity Dog cages Animal space: 48”W X 36”D X 36”H SS w/ expanded metal vinyl coated floors, excreta pan, bowl holders, casters 2 cages stack/unit 6 units Cat cages Animal space: 24"W x 24"D x 24"H SS slotted floors, excreta pan, 4 cages/unit 6 units
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