Animal documentation
Source The Jackson Laboratory (Bar Harbor, ME) Ages Mice were received at 35-49 days of age FeedNot specified, provided ad libitum except during food restriction period, starting at 81 days of age; limited access to food was meant to facilitate operant conditioning
Water Provided ad libitum, except during behavioral testing Temperature Average 68°F Humidity Not specified HousingMice were housed in the animal facilities at Binghamton University, initially at 3 mice per cage; at 60 days of age mice were singly housed and allowed to acclimate 10 days prior to testing
Photoperiod 12h:12h, lights on 0615h Care and UseAll procedures involving animals were performed according to the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in the AAALAC accredited program at Binghamton University with IACUC approval