rats and mice nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Why are rats poor heat regulators?
A
Can not sweat
2
Q
Porphyrin discharge
A
Red tears. Look like blood. Caused by stress, disease, high temp.
3
Q
Mice eat about..
A
4g per day
4
Q
Mice drink about..
A
6mls per day
5
Q
Ideal temp
A
15-27C
6
Q
Effects of too high temp
A
Females produce less milk, have smaller litters
7
Q
Effects of too low temp
A
Reduced growth rate, smaller litters
8
Q
Humidity
A
If less than 30% can get ring worm
9
Q
High noise levels affect..
A
Digestion, growth, immune system, reproduction, behaviour
10
Q
Ammonia levels affect
A
Resp. tract. Predispose to pneumonia
11
Q
If light outside recommended levels…
A
Growth and reproductive cycles affected
