Mus Musculus Consulting

Mus Musculus Consulting is an independent consultancy founded by Alexandra Deick, supporting research institutions, biotechnology companies, and laboratory animal facilities with responsible mouse colony management. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience in laboratory animal science, Deick offers practical, data-informed advice grounded in daily facility operations and colony management. Services include colony assessments and diagnosis, breeding and demand planning, breeding optimization, 3R audits and compliance preparation, and ongoing consultancy.

The firm also advises on animal facility design, setup, and commissioning, helping clients consider breeding logic, workflows, and documentation from the outset. Additional expertise covers mouse data management, quality systems, standard operating procedures, risk assessments, ergonomics, and support for animal care staff. Mus Musculus Consulting provides workshops and team training on colony management, implementation of the 3R principles, and evidence-based decision-making, as well as a rapid-response breeding assessment service.

Its approach connects animal welfare, scientific quality, and healthy working conditions, with recommendations tailored to each organization and supported by clear processes and reliable data