Description
Coat: Albino
- Behavioral Disposition: Docile
- Reproductive Performance: Exhibits excellent reproductive performance and maternal characteristics
- Reproductive Metrics: Average litter size of 11.0
- Widely Used: Recognized as the most widely used outbred rat in animal research
- Lineage and Origin: The Hsd:Sprague Dawley® SD® rat, established in 1925 by Robert Dawley, originated from the original Sprague Dawley rat colony. Harlan acquired this colony in 1980 through the acquisition of Sprague-Dawley, Inc.. Harlan Laboratories regained independent status in 2023. Notably, the Hsd:Sprague Dawley® SD® rat has a rich historical research background, particularly in the field of cardiology.
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