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• Creating and managing matings (pairwise & standard) 

mLIMS makes it easy to create and manage matings, whether you are working with a pairwise setup (one male to one female) or a standard mating with multiple animals. The system allows you to set up breeding groups, assign genotypes, and track important details such as start dates and protocol usage. With automated records, you can monitor breeding performance, manage ongoing matings, and streamline the process of maintaining accurate and consistent breeding logs.

• Recording litters

Once a mating has produced offspring, you can quickly record litters in mLIMS. The system helps you document the date of birth, parentage, number of pups, and their initial identifiers. This ensures each new animal is accurately linked to its lineage, which is crucial for genetic tracking and experimental Reproducibility. Recording litters in a centralized system also eliminates the hassle of manual spreadsheets and reduces the chance of data errors.

• Splitting cages

As colonies grow, cages often need to be split for better animal management. mLIMS provides a streamlined process for splitting cages, allowing you to transfer selected animals into new cages while maintaining accurate records of their housing history. This function ensures compliance with facility guidelines and makes it easier to manage animal numbers, weaning, or separating based on sex or genotype. The system automatically updates cage IDs and maintains traceability throughout the process.

• Using the shopping cart feature

Every section of mLIMS includes a convenient shopping cart function, which allows you to collect and hold selected records for later use. Just like an online shopping cart, you can add animals, cages, or breeding records and then perform batch actions such as updating, exporting, or reviewing details. This feature is particularly useful when working with large colonies, as it saves time and helps you manage subsets of records without losing track of your ongoing searches.

• Importing animals and cage records

When transitioning into mLIMS, you don’t need to manually re-enter all your existing data. The import tools allow you to upload spreadsheets of animals, cages, and breeding records directly into the system using built-in templates. This simplifies onboarding, reduces manual entry, and ensures your lab can get started quickly. By using the import function, you maintain continuity of records and set up your colony management system with accurate, pre-existing data.

• Auto-naming animals for consistency

To save time and reduce errors, mLIMS offers auto-naming and numbering options for animals. You can set a custom prefix, use sequential numbering, or define a starting point that the system will follow automatically. This ensures that every new animal added to the system follows a consistent naming convention, making it easier to organize, search, and track records across large colonies. Auto-naming helps labs maintain data integrity and improves efficiency in animal management.

With clear, step-by-step demonstrations, you can learn at your own pace and revisit key features whenever you need!