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A milker for mice

F A Hoffmann, G Sawatzki, H Schmitt

    Laboratory Animal Science
    |August 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    A novel apparatus enables simultaneous milking of four anesthetized mice, yielding an average of 1.5 ml of mouse milk per mouse. This efficient method is suitable for large-scale mouse milk production and also works for rats.

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    Area of Science:

    • Animal Science
    • Biotechnology
    • Laboratory Animal Science

    Background:

    • Efficient collection of rodent milk is crucial for research.
    • Existing methods may be time-consuming or yield small quantities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a new apparatus for simultaneous milking of multiple mice.
    • To assess the yield and applicability of the apparatus for large-scale mouse milk production.

    Main Methods:

    • A new milking apparatus with silicon rubber molded teat cups was employed.
    • Four anesthetized mice were milked simultaneously for 15 minutes.
    • The apparatus was also tested on rats without modifications.

    Main Results:

    • The apparatus successfully milked eight teats automatically per mouse.

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  • An average yield of 1.5 ml of milk per mouse was achieved.
  • The method proved effective for milking rats as well.

    • Conclusions:

    • The developed apparatus offers an efficient method for obtaining large amounts of mouse milk.
    • This innovation can support research requiring substantial quantities of mouse milk.
    • The apparatus demonstrates versatility, being applicable to both mice and rats.