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National Institute on Aging > Research > Scientific Resources > Aged Rodent Colonies Handbook
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Barrier Environmental Information

Harlan

Charles River

Taconic Farms

Temperature

72° – 77° F

67°– 73° F

68°– 72° F

Humidity

40-55%

35 – 55%

30-70%

Water

pH 5.8-6.0, 7-8 ppm chlorine

pH 7.0-7.5, 4-6 ppm chlorine

pH 6-8, 4-10 ppm chlorine

Light/Dark
Cycle

12 hr./12 hr.

12 hr./12 hr.

12 hr./12 hr.

Bedding

Sterilized Aspen (BN, F344BN) (Harlan Product T.7083) or Tek-Fresh (mice, F344) (Harlan product T.7099)

Wood shavings

Sani-chip wood shavings

Feed

Sterilized NIH31 or NIH31-Fortified (CR animals only)

Sterilized NIH31 or NIH31-Fortified (CR animals only)

Sterilized NIH31

Caging

Aging – 3 rats or 5 mice per cage; CR – singly housed

Aging – 5 mice per cage; CR – singly housed

5 rats per cage


  • Contact Information
  • Available Strains
  • Ordering Instructions
  • Eligibility Criteria for Use of the NIA Aged Rodent Colonies
  • Price Schedule - Aging Colonies - NIA Grantees
  • Price Schedule - Aging Colonies - Non-NIA Funded Grantees
  • Caloric Restricted Colony
  • Location of Colonies
  • Shipment of Animals
  • Animal Replacement Policy
  • Optional Services
  • Colony Monitoring and History
  • Barrier Environmental Information
  • References On The Use Of Rodents In Aging Research
  • Strain Survival Information
  • Downloadable Forms
  • Oldest Ages Available in NIA Aged Rodent Colonies
  • NIA Rodent Colony Health Summaries
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    Page last updated Sep 26, 2008