Table 2. Postmortem findings after gross examination of the uterus of Swiss Webster and B6D2F1 females.
| #female | Condition | Pregnancy | No. of live pups * | Endometrium findings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW | 1 | ET | Pregnant | 0 | Normal |
| 2 | ET | Pregnant | 0 | Abnormal IS; cysts | |
| 3 | No mating | Non-pregnant | - | Normal | |
| 4 | No mating | Non-pregnant | - | Hemorrhagic | |
| 5 | Mating | Pregnant | 9 | Normal | |
| 6 | Mating | Pregnant | 8 | Abnormal IS; cysts, hemorrhagic | |
| B6D2F1 | 1 | ET | Pregnant | 8 | Normal |
| 2 | ET | Pregnant | 8 | Normal | |
| 3 | No mating | Non-pregnant | - | Normal |
Absence of pups after delivery in pregnant mice was assumed as cannibalism. ET: embryo transfer; IS: implantation sites.