The Ferret in biomedical research. A review

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  • Ricardo G Fisher Lund University, Centre for Oral Health Sciences, Lab Animal Res
  • Björn Klinge Lund University, Centre for Oral Health Sciences, Lab Animal Res

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https://doi.org/10.23675/sjlas.v19i4.699

Abstract

Ferrets have been widely used as experimental animals in biomedical research. In periodontal research, increasing concerns about the use of dogs and monkeys as experimental animals has added to the interest in the use of the ferrets as an experimental animal. The aim of this review is to present aspects of the animals biology and husbandry, including reproduction, housing and handling, nutritional requirements, diseases and anaesthesia. Finally, the characteristics of dentition and penodontal diseases are presented.

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Published

01.12.1992

How to Cite

Fisher, R. G., & Klinge, B. (1992). The Ferret in biomedical research. A review. Scandinavian Journal of Laboratory Animal Science, 19(4). https://doi.org/10.23675/sjlas.v19i4.699

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