A microcomputer based program for the storage and retrieval of experimental animal information

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Laboratory Animal Science
• Data Management

Background:

• Managing experimental animal data is crucial for research reproducibility.
• Existing systems may lack flexibility in data format and language support.
• The need for accessible and adaptable data management tools in research is growing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a user-friendly microcomputer program for experimental animal information management.
• To enhance data retrieval efficiency and accessibility for researchers.
• To provide a flexible system adaptable to various research needs.

Main Methods:

• A microcomputer-based program was developed.
• The program runs on systems utilizing CP/M operating software.
• Features include conversational interaction and multilingual support (French, English, Spanish).

Main Results:

• The program enables efficient storage and selective retrieval of experimental animal data.
• It offers a completely conversational user interface.
• Users can define their own data formats and alphanumeric coding schemes.

Conclusions:

• This program offers a flexible and accessible solution for managing experimental animal data.
• Its multilingual and customizable features improve research workflow.
• The system enhances data management capabilities on microcomputer platforms.