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AIMS Products
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AIMS Neonate
& General Rodent Tattoo Systems
Simple, Quick & Easy Permanent Animal ID
Now available in
convenient comprehensive kits for the humane tattoo identification of
neonate or adult mice and rats. Each kit is provided with a
comprehensive training guide and instruction DVD as well as all the
tools you need to safely and efficiently tattoo your rodents. The AIMS
tattooing techniques are performed on un-anesthetized animals and produce
permanent ID’s that are easy to read. AIMS tattoo pigments and supplies
have been used in the industry for over 25 yrs and have been
demonstrated to be SAFE and NON-TOXIC. Tattoo identification is cost
effective with an average disposable cost of about 2 cents per neonate
and 5 cents per adult rodent.
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The
New NEO-9 Neonate Tattooing System
was developed just
for tattooing P0-P15 neonate rodents of any color/strain. This
convenient kit comes complete with a micro controller w/HDUI power
supply, foot pedal (on/off), preset speeds, ultra light tattoo machine,
non-skid machine platform with pigment holder, micro tattooing station
(light, skin prep holder, 4x magnification), AIMS certified safe tattoo
pigment, AIMS skin prep (reduce fading), standard/fine tip tattoo
needles, finger guards, needle scanning scope, comprehensive
DVD
instructions, and carrying case. The detailed training guide provides
step-by-step guidance and detailed illustrations on multiple ID schemes
with large number ranges (> 9,000). Neonate tattoo identification is a
practical and humane alternative to toe clipping (non-invasive). Toe
tattoos allow you to use your existing numbering system without removing
the toe. Included supplies will tattoo ~ 2000 neonates. Additional
supplies can be purchased by calling Braintree or on-line.
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The
AIMS ATS-3 General Rodent Tattoo System
has supplies and accessories for tattoo ~ 3000 weanling rodents and
larger. The detailed training guide & instruction DVD provide
step-by-step guidance with detailed illustrations. Use numbers,
letters, lines, dots, and/or colors to permanently ID any color/strain
mouse or rat. Comes complete with
AIMS
standard tattoo machine w/calibrated needle tube, micro controller
w/extended machine speed, AIMS humane rapid mouse cup restraint system,
tail tattoo reading light, certified safe/non toxic supplies and
tattooing accessories, 242B concentrated black pigment for C57 & B6
mice. This system can be used for neonate rodent tattooing when
purchased with the neonate accessory package.

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Large Lab Animal
Tattoo System
The AIMS ATS-3L Large Lab Animal Tattoo
System is a compact tattoo kit specifically developed for the tattoo
identification of large laboratory animals (hamsters, guinea pigs,
ferrets, rabbits, NHP, Swine, [anything larger than a mouse/rat]).
Features AIMS ultra light weight tattoo machine for quick, easy skin
tattooing for both the tattooist and animal. Includes an HDUI compact
micro-power supply and tattoo controller in a small profile kit.
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AIMS ultra-light tattoo machine.
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Foot pedal on/off micro-controller.
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AIMS small/large bore calibrated
needle tube. |
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Select large animal tattoo needles.
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Small equipment profile (quick
setup/pickup). |
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Reduced animal stress (quick
tattooing). |
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Easy cleaning & sterilization
between animals. |
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Detailed operating and tattooing
instructions. |
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Unlimited technical support from
AIMS.
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Use
the ATS-3 Tattooing System for Neonate
Rodents with the
Neonate Accessory Package.
Includes
Micro Tattooing Platform (w/ light, 4x magnification, skin prep holder
and DC power supply), finger guards, neonate pigment, skin prep, fine
tip needles, and instruction book and DVD (Laboratory Animal Tattooing
Identification Vol., 1 Neonate Mice & Rats).

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Tail Vein Injection
Platform
The quickest and easiest restraint for tail vein injections.
Simply
pull mouse tail through the slot and make your injection!
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Non-grip surface. |
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Wide opening for easy access.
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Open slot for easy cleaning! Feces and Urine
easily washed away.
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Tail Snipping
Platform For isolating DNA from transgenic

animals for genotyping.
Simply pull mouse tail through the slot, measure and collect your tip in
the vial. Micro Tube Holder: Collect your tail tip directly in the
pre-labeled tube preventing DNA cross contamination. Measuring Ruler
(mm): Accurately measure tail length for cutting. Enhances IACUC
compliance. Cleaning Slot: Feces and Urine are easily washed out with
stream of water (minimizes cross contamination).

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Surgery and Micro
Tattooing Platform
Can
be used for surgery, micro manipulations, general micro-utility platform
(i.e. organ inspections, dissections, etc.).
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Flex arm, non-obstructive rimless
magnifying glass (main lens: 2.3 X, inset lens: 4.0 X).
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Non-skid feet for added stability.
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Universal input power supply
(100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz).
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Surgery Platform
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Two Flexible LED lights - provides
direct illumination,
no shadows and no heat.
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Limb restraints
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Size: 9" x 13.5" |
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Micro Tatooing platform
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One Flexible LED light - provides
direct illumination with no
heat. |
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Cup holders (1.5 ml).
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Size: 6" x 9" |
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