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Rats, Sprague-Dawley  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Rat, Sprague-Dawley
  • Rats, Sprague Dawley
  • Sprague Dawley Rat
  • Sprague-Dawley Rat
  • Sprague Dawley Rats

Note

  • NIM with no qualifiers when experimental animal

Scope note

  • A strain of albino rat used widely for experimental purposes because of its calmness and ease of handling. It was developed by the Sprague-Dawley Animal Company.

History note

  • 93; was see RATS, INBRED STRAINS 1982-92

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