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Rat Tail Bleeding Models: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract
Objectives: Rat tail bleeding models are commonly preferred by researchers for evaluating efficacy of potential hemostatic and anticoagulant agents. Although they are used frequently, there are inconsistencies in terms of methodology and terminology among different studies. As hemostatic and anticoagulant agents are useful to decrease deaths from bleeding, standardization of rat tail bleeding models is crucial for reliability of research.
Methods: In 2023, a targeted research was performed in the PUBMED database using the query "rat tail bleeding". The abstracts and methods of 172 articles were examined to identify studies specifically using rat tail bleeding models and 70 relevant articles were selected.
Results: Literature review revealed significant variations between studies using the same method including other studies implementing the same model and naming it differently. Additionally, differences in tools used, incision depths, and bleeding assessment techniques contribute to inconsistencies affecting reliability of these models.
Conclusions: The literature on rat tail bleeding models lacks consistency and standardization, which affects the reliability and reproducibility of research. Many studies use different names for the same model, which can confuse some researchers. Furthermore, there are variations in methodology even among studies using the same model. To address these issues, standardization of rat tail bleeding models is necessary as they are essential for evaluating hemostatic and anticoagulant agents.
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Funding Sources: This study was not supported by any sponsor, funder or Instution.
Ethical Statement
Our study did not require ethical board approval because it did not contain human or animal trials.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Zoology (Other)
Journal Section
Review
Publication Date
March 24, 2026
Submission Date
November 11, 2025
Acceptance Date
March 6, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 6 Number: 1
APA
Midi, A., & Harman, B. (2026). Rat Tail Bleeding Models: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Laboratory Animal Science and Practices, 6(1), 53-62. https://doi.org/10.62425/jlasp.1821795
AMA
1.Midi A, Harman B. Rat Tail Bleeding Models: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Laboratory Animal Science and Practices. 2026;6(1):53-62. doi:10.62425/jlasp.1821795
Chicago
Midi, Ahmet, and Betül Harman. 2026. “Rat Tail Bleeding Models: A Comprehensive Review”. Journal of Laboratory Animal Science and Practices 6 (1): 53-62. https://doi.org/10.62425/jlasp.1821795.
EndNote
Midi A, Harman B (March 1, 2026) Rat Tail Bleeding Models: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Laboratory Animal Science and Practices 6 1 53–62.
IEEE
[1]A. Midi and B. Harman, “Rat Tail Bleeding Models: A Comprehensive Review”, Journal of Laboratory Animal Science and Practices, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 53–62, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.62425/jlasp.1821795.
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Midi, Ahmet - Harman, Betül. “Rat Tail Bleeding Models: A Comprehensive Review”. Journal of Laboratory Animal Science and Practices 6/1 (March 1, 2026): 53-62. https://doi.org/10.62425/jlasp.1821795.
JAMA
1.Midi A, Harman B. Rat Tail Bleeding Models: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Laboratory Animal Science and Practices. 2026;6:53–62.
MLA
Midi, Ahmet, and Betül Harman. “Rat Tail Bleeding Models: A Comprehensive Review”. Journal of Laboratory Animal Science and Practices, vol. 6, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 53-62, doi:10.62425/jlasp.1821795.
Vancouver
1.Ahmet Midi, Betül Harman. Rat Tail Bleeding Models: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Laboratory Animal Science and Practices. 2026 Mar. 1;6(1):53-62. doi:10.62425/jlasp.1821795