Rodent Water Dispensing System for Use in Hypobaric Chambers.

摘要

A water dispensing system for rodents has been developed for use in chronic research studies involving hypobaric chambers. The system removes an existing problem that has restricted long-term animal exposures due to limitations inherent in the typical water supply bottles. It consists of an external reservoir, connected to water feeding valves located inside the altitude simulation facility. The water dispensing system for rodents provides the potential for a no-loss infinite supply of water, permitting uninterrupted chronic research studies in hypobaric chambers. Other undesirable health and environmental problems caused by uncontrolled water losses have been eliminated. Uninterrupted long-term rodent research studies, cleaner cages and chamber interior, water consumption measurements, and the availability for the controlled administration of medications, drugs, and vitamins are the significant technological achievements of the water dispensing system.