Abstract
A Body Condition Scoring (BCS) protocol is an easily learned tool that can be used as a means of body condition assessment for random populations of mice. Here, the authors use X-ray computed tomography technology to show that BCS is a quick and effective method for evaluating parameters such as muscle thickness and fat, and that the method is equally as accurate when employed by newly trained or expert scorers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 46-49 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Lab Animal |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - Mar 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |