This module, together with the Mating and Cages modules, represents the core of Mouse Colony.  In order for an animal to be entered in the database, it must have a Mouse ID record.  This module is responsible for information such as:

• The animal ID
• Genotype
• Cage Location
• Sex
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Fur Color, Tag and Strain
  

The ID can be generated automatically (consecutive numbers for the individual colony or the entire database) or manually, and it is possible to go back and forth between both systems (for example, start manually to assign a first ID different than 1, and then switch to automatic mode).  Most of the information in the Mouse ID form is entered automatically when the record is created by weaning animals from a mating present in Mouse Colony.  However, the information must be entered manually for the colony founders.

The tabs are direct links for records for this animal in other modules (the text in the Phenotype, Mating and Exp. Data tabs changes color).

The Mouse ID module possesses links which allow the automatic creation of records in Phenotype, Experimental Data, Experimental Design and Mating.

The lower left area is dedicated to Mating.  Not only are mating records created here, but the previous crosses are automatically displayed as well.  The Pups field indicates whether or not the mating is currently active.  The lower right area is dedicated to the discharge of the animal from the colony and can also be utilized to generate the annual report for the Animal Care Committee.

Your browser may not support display of this image. The Navigation panels (right side) are almost identical in all the main modules.  They allow users to switch colonies, create a new colony, go to a specific module, sort by specified parameters create records in other modules and even schedule tasks.