Research Animal Resources
Research Animal Resources is a comprehensive resource providing guidance on the breeding, care and use of research animals.
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Assay Capability Tool
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0106108 Assay Capability Tool is an experimental design tool to facilitate the design and development of new, robust and reproducible experimental protocols and assays in...
Undergraduate & Taught Masters Curriculum
These curricula provide core learning outcomes for undergraduate and taught masters education in research animal sciences. To facilitate educator delivery, individual learning outcomes are hyperlinked to educational resources on ETRIS where these are available (including suggested modes of delivery)
Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer Guidelines
Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer Guidelines provides guidance on the role of Named Animal Care and Welfare Officers (NACWOs), individuals with responsibility for overseeing the welfare and care of laboratory animals within an establishment, as defined by the UK Animal (scientific Procedures) Act (A(SP)A).
Guiding Principles for Supervision and Assessment of Competence as required under EU and UK Legislation
Guiding Principles for Supervision and Assessment of Competence as required under EU and UK Legislation (2nd Edition, 2016) provides guidance on the legislative and ethical requirements for individuals undertaking studies using research animal in the UK and European Union. It includes guidance for trainers, supervisors, record keeping and the continuous assessment of competency.
Education and Training Platform for Laboratory Animal Science
Education and Training Platform for Laboratory Animal Science (ETPLAS) is a platform for sharing and exchanging information on the education and training of laboratory science personnel across the European Union (EU).
Whole Animal Perfusion Fixation for Rodents
Whole Animal Perfusion Fixation for Rodents is a 9 minute video which describes the methodology for the perfusion fixation of rodents. It includes a description of apparatus required, surgical preparation of the animal, perfusion fixation itself and the subsequent dissection and storage of brain tissue. The video is accompanied by a transcript.
Dissection of Organs from the Adult Zebrafish
Dissection of Organs from the Adult Zebrafish is a 10 minute video which describes the methodology for the dissection of the principle organs of the adult Zebrafish. The video is accompanied by a transcript.
Simple Suture Patterns for Rodent Surgery
Simple Suture Patterns for Rodent Surgery is an instructional video describing how to successfully undertake suturing in a laboratory animal.
Principals of Rodent Surgery
Principals of Rodent Surgery for the New Surgeon is a 10 minute video introduction to ascetic surgical techniques in rodents which provides information on basic surgical skills and techniques necessary for successful rodent surgery.