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ARC(S)

Health Report Area 3

Nomenclature                                                                      Arc:Arc(S)
Product code ARC
Strain Description Outbred, Swiss mouse heritage.
Coat Colour Albino
MHC Haplotype Outbred
Complement Factor Some mice are C5 deficient
  • Large litters (average 11‑12 young per litter).
  • Females are good foster mums.
  • Robust mouse.
  • Aggressive when handled older than 7 weeks.
  • Often used as sentinels?
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