Maintenance of genetic variability in a specific pathogen-free breeding colony.

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Maintenance of genetic variability in a specific pathogen-free breeding colony.

Laboratory animal science - 1 Jun 1994

Ely J J, Manis G S, Keeling M E, Stone W H

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We used 18 genetic loci including blood groups, isozymes, and a serum protein to evaluate our efforts to preserve genetic variability in a specific pathogen-free (SPF) colony of rhesus monkeys. We compared genetic variability in the SPF population to the virally contaminated, non-SPF population f...

Topics

Alleles
Animals
Blood Group Antigens
Breeding
Computer Simulation
Female
Gene Frequency
Genetic Variation
Inbreeding
Macaca mulatta
Male
Specific Pathogen-Free Organisms

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