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There are several clubs all over the world who host shows for mice, similar to rat shows. Shows are most commonly held in the U.S., the U.K., and Australia. Clubs include the FMBA (Fancy Mouse Breeders' Association) and AFRMA (American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association) in the United States and NMC (National Mouse Club) in the United Kingdom.
The American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association (AFRMA), formed in 1983, [1] is a California-based club of rodent enthusiasts that organizes shows, establishes breed standards, and promotes both the fancy rat and the fancy mouse as appealing pets. Their scope and intent is similar to the American Kennel Club in its association with dogs.
Lathrop photographed for an article in The Springfield Weekly Republican [1]. Abbie E. C. Lathrop (1868 – 1918) was a rodent fancier and commercial breeder who bred fancy mice and inbred strains for animal models, particularly for research on development and hereditary properties of cancer.
The National Fancy Rat Society (NFRS), founded in 1976, is a UK-based club for rat fanciers that promotes fancy rats exhibitions, as well as the study and breeding of these rats. The society publishes a bi-monthly journal, Pro-Rat-A , and holds many shows throughout the year all over Britain, with membership in the thousands.
Young pet mouse. Fancy mice were popular pets in Japan during the 18th century, due in large part to the abundance of color mutations in wild mice. In 1787, a book on this hobby, The Breeding of Curious Varieties of the Mouse, was published by Chobei Zenya, a Kyoto money exchanger. Over time, the tradition spread from Japan to Europe, and in ...
Five of nearly 1,000 fancy mice , which were surrendered recently by an owner who was overwhelmed by the volume of the multiplying mice, at the New Hampshire SPCA on Nov. 15 2024.
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Taconic Biosciences is a breeder and supplier of laboratory animals operating in over 50 countries. [3] The current CEO is Nancy J. Sandy. [4] As of 2016, the company has over 800 employees and 1300 customers. [5] They produce selectively bred and genetically engineered mice and rats for research use. [6]