The establishment of a chimpanzee breeding colony for hepatitis research

H. G. Klein

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Abstract

The chimpanzee is the most appropriate animal model for hepatitis B research. Because these primates are scarce and expensive it is important that optimum use be made of available animals and facilities.The establishment of a chimpanzee breeding colony is described and a model for providing primates for research is outlined.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)182-184
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Medical Primatology
Volume7
Issue number3
StatePublished - 1978
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Animal Science and Zoology
  • veterinary(all)

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