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This chapter describes the surgical procedures for ovariectomy and orchidectomy in mice and rats. In addition to providing technical details of the surgical techniques, details of anaesthesia and perioperative care are also included.
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Idris, A.I. (2012). Ovariectomy/Orchidectomy in Rodents. In: Helfrich, M., Ralston, S. (eds) Bone Research Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 816. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-61779-415-5_34
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