Guide Flashcards
Recommended dry bulb temperature for mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs
20-26C (68-79F)
Recommended dry bulb temperature for rabbits
16-22C (61-72F)
Recommended dry bulb temperature for cats, dogs, and nonhuman primates
18-29C (64-84F)
Recommended dry bulb temperature for farm animals and poultry
16-27C (61-81F)
Recycled exhaust air recommended minimum filtration
85-95% ASHRAE efficient filters
Recommended light intensity
325 lux (30-ft candles) measured 1m above the floor
Minimum recommended mouse cage height
5 inches
Minimum recommended floor area for group housed mice <10g
6 in2 per animal
Minimum recommended floor area for group housed mice 10-15g
8 in2 per animal
Minimum recommended floor area for group housed mice 15-25g
12 in2 per animal
Minimum recommended floor area for group housed mice >25g
15+ in2 per animal
Minimum recommended floor area for female mouse with litter
51 in2
Minimum recommended rat cage height
7 inches
Minimum recommended floor area for group housed rats <100g
17 in2 per animal
Minimum recommended floor area for group housed rats 100-200g
23 in2 per animal
Minimum recommended floor area for group housed rats 200-300g
29 in2 per animal
Minimum recommended floor area for group housed rats 300-400g
40 in2 per animal
Minimum recommended floor area for group housed rats 400-500g
60 in2 per animal
Minimum recommended floor area for group housed rats >500g
70+ in2 per animal
Minimum recommended floor area for female rat with litter
124 in2
Minimum recommended height for hamster cages
6 in
Minimum recommended floor area for hamsters <60g
10 in2 per animal
Minimum recommended floor area for hamsters 60-80g
13 in2 per animal
Minimum recommended floor area for hamsters 80-100g
16 in2 per animal
