Rats, Sprague-Dawley
| Definition: |
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. |
| Notes: |
usually NIM: no qualif; when IM, qualif permitted; do not forget also to check tag RATS |
| Also Called: |
Rats, Holtzman |
| Previously Indexed: |
Rats (1966-1982),Rats, Inbred Strains (1982-1992) |
Rats, Sprague-Dawley Definitions and Terms
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