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March 03, 2015

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Gavage / Animal Feeding Needle Sizes for Mouse and Rats

Mouse Gavage Needle Sizes

1

Weight range (g)

Gauge

Length (inches)

Ball Diameter (mm)

Shape

to 14 gms

24

1"

1 1/4 mm

Straight, Curved

15-20 gms

22

1", 1 1/2"

1 1/4 mm

Straight, Curved

20-25 gms

20

1", 1 1/2",2"

2 1/4 mm

Straight, Curved

25-30 gms

18

1", 1 1/2",2"

2 1/4 mm

Straight, Curved

30-35 gms

18

2", 3"

2 1/4 mm

Straight, Curved

Rat Gavage Needle Sizes

Weight (g) of rat

Gauge

Length (in)

Ball Diameter (mm)

Shape

50-75

20

1-1.5

2.25

Straight/Curved

75-100

18

1-1.5

2.25

Curved

100-200

18

2-3

2.25

Curved

200-300

16

3-4

3

Curved

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February 25, 2015

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Technique to determine size of the gavage / animal feeding needle

Measure the needle to the proper length by measuring from the mouth to the length of the last rib. Mark the tube and do not pass it beyond this point in or- der to avoid perforation of the stomach.

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February 24, 2015

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Weight Chart For Mice weight and gavage needle size

Lately we have had few questions around the appropriate size of gavageneedle and we recently came across this post and chart on internet that we thought would be appropriate to share. Please do validate the information before using it. Click here for the article and click here for chart. 

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February 11, 2015

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Using disposable or reusable gavage needle with stainless steel tubing

Oral gavage (dosing) is used when a specific volume of an agent needs to be administered orally. Whenever possible, alternatives such as purchasing custom-made chow containing the experimental agent or dosing with a water bottle should be considered. Gavage may only be performed by trained personnel.

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February 09, 2015

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Feeding birds using gavage needle

I recently came across this video and  article where you can learn about feeding birds. Click here to learn more

 

February 04, 2015

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Introducing New Disposable Gavage / Animal Feeding Needle

Our goal was to bring you a better disposable gavage / feeding needle at a much lower cost and we are please to announce the launch of new disposable gavage / animal feeding needle. It is packed in sterile pouch ready to use. We have launched it with limited sizes and currently only in straight versions but new sizes and curved versions will be launched soon. Here are the key features:

  • Sterile pouch packed 
  • Steel tubing for strength while feeding
  • Smooth stainless steel ball tip to minimize tissue injury
  • plastic luer lock hub that fits most syringes
  • Priced at $35 for a box of 20 disposable animal feeding /gavage needles
 
January 09, 2015

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Considerations in administration of substances to animals

Administration of substances to laboratory animals requires careful consideration and planning to optimize delivery of the agent to the animal while minimizing potential adverse experiences from the procedure. The equipment selected to deliver substances to animals depends on the length of the study and the nature of the material being administered. This selection provides a significant opportunity for refining animal treatment. Similarly, when substances are administered as solutions or suspensions, attention should be given to selection of vehicles and methods used for preparing the solutions and suspensions. 

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