A technique for intragastric gavage of radiolabeled liquid cholesterol in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) using a pediatric feeding tube.
The author describes a method of intragastric gavage in rabbits using a pediatric feeding tube. Researchers used this technique to administer radiolabeled cholesterol in a pilot study of cholesterol efflux. The author discusses specific considerations for gavaging rabbits, emphasizing occupational safety and rabbit welfare.
The Heart Research Institute, 145-147 Missenden Road Camperdown NSW, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia. gary_martinic@wmi.usyd.edu.au
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D000818:Animals; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011817:Rabbits / Q000502:physiology*; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals / Q000008:administration & dosage
D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D002784:Cholesterol