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[HAPS-L] how long do cats last?



Hi folks,

I have a question about preserved cats that I didn't see in the listserv archive:  How long do preserved cats last if refrigerated?  

Has anyone tried to use cats (preserved in Carolina's "Perfect Solution") for muscles in A&P 1 as well as viscera and circulatory system in A&P 2?  I'm used to using the whole animal in a comparative anatomy lab, but not sure how well they weather two semesters of use.  Does anyone have a sense of their favorite preservative that prevents decay without being too hard on the students' noses?  I know that this is a balance...any opinions would be welcome.

Thanks!

Eric

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Eric W. Dewar
Department of Biology
Suffolk University
Beacon Hill
Boston, MA 02114 USA