The B&K name is synonymous with quality in the field of animal breeding for medical research. Under The Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, B&K Universal are certified as a designated breeding and supplying establishment and as such ensure that through a ‘Culture of care’ we exceed the welfare guidelines set down by the Home Office.

The very highest levels of quality and meticulous attention-to-detail are the hallmarks of our service to the scientific community. Standard Operating Procedures are in place for all aspects of our business.

Inbred/Outbred Mice and Rats

Mice Outbred BK:W	Mice Inbred CBA/Ca C57BL/10ScSn BALB/C 129/Sv/Ev NMRI/br DBA/2 FVB/NJ C3H/He C57BL/6 AKR
Mice Mutant nu/nu (random) bred	Mice Hybrids F1 hybrids to your specification B6CBF1 CBF61 B6D2F1 B6C3F1
Rats Outbred Sprague Dawley Wistar (Hanover origin)	Rats Inbred LEW PVG BN F344 DA F1 hybrids to your specifications. DA Male Lewis female (established)

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Transgenic Mice
We hold a small library of gene modified strains, which is amended on a regular basis according to current demand and scientific interest. Transgenic and knockout lines are isolator or IVC maintained and monitored in accordance with LABAHMS requirements. Health Profiles are available on request. We also offer services for microinjection, rederivation by hysterectomy or embryo transfer, cryopreservation and genotyping PCR and Southern blotting.

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Gerbils Hamsters and Guinea Pigs

Gerbils Mongolian

Hamsters Syrian

Guinea Pigs Dunkin Hartley

Dogs

Beagles

Primates

Primates Purpose bred Rhesus and Cynomolgus

Health Reports
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