Ron,

         We use the regular H&E staining technique.  The brands we use are
Modified Mayer's Hematoxylin and Eosin w/ Phloxine B.  We do a lot of mouse and
rats at this institution and we have had no problems at all.  Hope this helps!

Shannon Schaffner
UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Dept of Veterinary Sciences
Bastrop, TX