Current anesthetic protocols used in obtaining leporidae experimental models: a review

摘要

Rodents and lagomorphs were used as laboratory animals since experiments concerning the effect of different substances were done on animals. They have the advantage of early sexual maturity, short pregnancy period and a high rate of fecundity, all leading to an increased rate of multiplication. All these features and easy growing in lab conditions make them the most common laboratory animals. From all common used laboratory rodents and lagomorphs; the rabbit has the advantage of having the biggest size.