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document What can I obtain from EMMA and what is the delivery time
You can obtain sperm or embryos as frozen samples with a delivery time of four weeks. If you order live mice after rederivation EMMA will deliver within 4 to 6 months. Some strains in high demand are maintained as live colonies and can be shipped ...
03 July 2015
document Can EMMA strains be found on other internet resources?
The EMMA strains can also be accessed from the following web sites:
13 January 2010
document Are EMMA strains available to non-European Institutes?
EMMA strains are available to academic institutions from all around the world. Stocks may also be available to industrial/commercial organisations, although their use may be restricted in accordance with specific Material Transfer Agreements, held...
13 January 2010
document What will be the health status of the breeding pairs I receive?
EMMA screens and distributes mice in accordance with FELASA protocols. All mice leaving the EMMA institutions are free of the pathogens specified in the FELASA guidelines.
13 January 2010
document Do I need an import licence?
Yes, but the actual paper work will vary according to your own national rules and regulations. You should seek advice from your named veterinary surgeon or animal house manager.
13 January 2010
document What does EMMA charge?
EMMA charges €1100 for frozen material and €2400 for live mice. The fees levied by EMMA are used solely to meet the animal husbandry and stock replacement costs. In addition to these EMMA service fees customers have to cover all the shipping costs...
12 January 2010
document Can I register interest for strains that are still under development?
EMMA has newly submitted strains in various stages of preservation, development and colony establishment. These strains are not yet available for distribution and can not be ordered yet. You should, however, indicate your interest in obtaining the...
12 January 2010
document Can I obtain more than two to three breeding pairs?
If you wish to obtain more than two to three breeding pairs of one strain, you should enquire by e-mail. Please do not send more than one request per strain for that purpose.
12 January 2010
document How Can I Obtain Mice from EMMA?
On the INFRAFRONTIER website you can find a list of available strains with further information on the mouse you are interested in. When clicking on the ‘order’ link for the appropriate strain you will be guided to a request form which you can quic...
12 January 2010
document How many embryos will I receive?
EMMA will ship two straws containing approximately 25 embryos/straw which will be sufficient to recover the stock.
12 January 2010

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