ORIGIN
To Scientific Products Farm, Ltd. [predecessor of Charles River United Kingdom (CRUK)] in 1947 from Wistar Institute. To Charles River in 1975 from CRUK. This particular colony was selected because of a low incidence of hydronephrosis.
STRAIN CODE 003
COAT COLOR White (albino)
RESEARCH APPLICATION
general multipurpose model, infectious disease research, safety and efficacy testing, aging
ORDERING INFORMATION
Please call 1.800.LAB.RATS if you would like to place an order.
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