90 female and 90 male mice were obtained at weaning (birthdate +/- 3 days) from two barrier levels (standard and maximum) from both Bar Harbor and Sacramento facilities, and weighed weekly until the oldest age held in inventory. The mice were maintained on a diet containing 6% fat (LabDiet® 5K52 formulation). Values represent mean and one standard deviation. Ages are ± 3 days.
| Body Weight (grams; mean ± st. dev.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Age (weeks) | Females | Males |
| 3 | 12.5 ± 1.7 | 12.8 ± 2.0 |
| 4 | 15.9 ± 2.0 | 17.6 ± 2.2 |
| 5 | 18.4 ± 1.5 | 20.8 ± 1.8 |
| 6 | 19.3 ± 1.3 | 22.8 ± 1.8 |
| 7 | 20.5 ± 1.3 | 24.5 ± 1.8 |
| 8 | 20.9 ± 1.5 | 25.5 ± 1.7 |
| 9 | 21.5 ± 1.6 | 26.4 ± 1.7 |
| 10 | 22.4 ± 1.4 | 27.2 ± 1.7 |
| 11 | 22.8 ± 1.2 | 28.2 ± 1.8 |
| 12 | 23.4 ± 1.3 | 28.6 ± 2.0 |