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Many of these contaminants may have significant effects on the outcome of experiments
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Institutional policies for the introduction of animals from outside sources should be established and followed.
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Attention should be paid to the correct and rigorous operation of the barrier system.
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Genetic authenticity of transgenic and background strains should be assured.
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Continuing checks on the health and genetic status of genetically modified animals is recommended.
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Deeny, A.A. (2004). Assessment of Quality in Commercially Supplied Genetically Modified Animals. In: Ince, C. (eds) The Physiological Genomics of the Critically Ill Mouse. Basic Science for the Cardiologist, vol 16. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0483-2_1
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