Gerbil neoplasia: high spontaneous tumor incidence (25–40%) in gerbils over 2–3 years old
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> Studies of Mongolian gerbil laboratory colonies have reported a high incidence of spontaneous neoplasia, with a 25–40% incidence in gerbils > 2–3 years old ( 15 , 16 ).
Source: pdf-raw/exotic-health/mvm_gerbil.txt (first-hand Merck Veterinary Manual text).
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Studies of Mongolian gerbil laboratory colonies have reported a high incidence of spontaneous neoplasia, with a 25–40% incidence in gerbils > 2–3 years old ( 15 , 16 ).