Rodent Breeding

High-Quality Rodent Colony Support

Transform the management of rodent breeding colonies with expert care and efficiency. Our skilled veterinary technicians and CMS veterinarians offer tailored services, from mating and weaning to precise animal identification and DNA sampling. Partnering with us streamlines your breeding processes, reducing costs and allowing you to focus on groundbreaking research while we handle the details with precision and dedication.

At Tufts Comparative Medicine Services (CMS), our Rodent Breeding Services are meticulously designed to support investigators in the efficient creation, propagation, and maintenance of high-quality rodent colonies essential for biomedical research. Whether you need to establish new colonies, maintain existing ones, or manage genetically modified lines, our expert team of veterinary technicians, with advanced training in laboratory animal technology, is here to ensure that every aspect of your breeding program is handled with precision and care. Under the vigilant oversight of CMS veterinarians, we offer a comprehensive suite of services that allow you to focus on your research while we manage the complexities of colony maintenance, from consultation and mating to weaning, DNA sampling, and meticulous record-keeping.

  • Consultation: Tailored breeding plans are developed in collaboration with the investigator and Tufts CMS veterinarians.
  • Mating Schemes: We offer both monogamous and harem breeding strategies, customized to meet your research needs.
  • Weaning: We provide timely weaning to ensure the health and survival of pups, adhering to IACUC guidelines.
  • Record Keeping: Detailed records are maintained for regulatory compliance and investigator review.
  • Timed Mating: We offer precise mating schedules to predict gestation length and birth dates.
  • Special Care: For concerns like dystocia, we offer medical intervention and foster care options, ensuring the best outcomes for valuable colonies.
  • DNA Sampling & Identification: Humane identification and DNA sampling are performed following IACUC guidelines.
  • Automated Genotyping: Fast, reliable genotyping services through Transnetyx, with the first 50 samples free for Tufts accounts.

  • Quality Care: Our experienced technicians ensure consistent, high-standard care for your colony, even during weekends and holidays. This consistency reduces the impact of laboratory staff changes.
  • Enhanced Research: By outsourcing colony management, researchers can focus on critical tasks like data analysis, while we handle cage density and compliance concerns.
  • Cost Efficiency: We maximize breeding efficiency by identifying and removing poor breeders, reducing overall costs through timely weaning and better pup survival rates. Supplies are managed and provided by Tufts CMS, eliminating the need for individual orders.

By leveraging our specialized expertise, you can focus on your research while we ensure the health and productivity of your rodent colonies. Tufts RBS is committed to supporting your research with reliable, expert rodent breeding services. Partner with us to enhance your research efficiency and outcomes.