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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 182-184 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Medical Primatology |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - 1978 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Animal Science and Zoology
- veterinary(all)