Browsing Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute by Subject "Animal experimentation"

Browsing Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute by Subject "Animal experimentation"

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  • Ferrets, for veterinary experimental work, in their cages 
    Unknown; Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute (South Africa) (2008-11-14)
    Ferrets were bred particularly when experimental work was being done in the 1950's for the development of a canine distemper vaccine as they are also susceptable to the virus (a member of the family Paramyxoviridae)
  • Rabbits bred for veterinary experimental work 
    Unknown; Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute (South Africa) (2008-11-14)
    Small animals such as rabbits, ferrets, rats and mice were bred for experimental work in the 1940's. In modern times they are very seldom used as other methods have been developed.