In-house breeding of animals of any species takes a deliberate effort and recognition of the costs not only in direct expenses, but also in animal numbers, space allocation, genetic monitoring, labor, and expertise. Breeding of commercially available animals is generally not recommended. Specific scientific justification should be identified before undertaking an in-house breeding program. Some factors to consider before developing breeding colonies include but are not limited to
© 2018 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.