Animal welfare & husbandry

Mouse Welfare Terms provides a list of standardised terms and phrases which can be utilised to provide descriptions of the behavioural and physiological characteristics of mice which may have an impact on their welfare.

Guide for the care and use of laboratory animals (8th Edition) provides guidance on good practice in the planning and use of animals in research.

The Extended Welfare Assessment Grid is a matrix or methodology for assessing welfare and cumulative suffering in laboratory animals.

Common marmoset care is an interactive website comprising of information on the common marmoset and how best to care for them in captivity, the latter including sections on housing and husbandry, enrichment, handling and training, and resources for understanding their behaviours. In addition to containing over 100 videos, it provides links to international guidelines and best practice.

Code of Practice for the Housing and Care of Animals Bred, Supplied or Used for Scientific Purposes is a guidance document which sets out the standards of care, housing and husbandry of 14 common species of research animals required under the UK Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act, 1986.

Basic Assessment of Laboratory Animal Health and Welfare is a tutorial which provides a basic introduction to assessment of the health and welfare of laboratory animals. It includes indices of good health and welfare and ways to recognise signs of pain, suffering and distress in laboratory animals.

Assessing animal welfare and suffering (A guide to defining and implementing protocols for the welfare assessment of laboratory animals) provides guidance on implementing effective protocols for assessing the welfare of laboratory animals, including taking a constructive team approach, refining assessment systems, record keeping and training in welfare assessment.

Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) is a US Government information centre which provides information for improved animal care and use in research, testing, and teaching.

A Guide to the Behavior & Enrichment of Laboratory Rodents is an introductory booklet which provides information on the behaviours of commonly used laboratory rodents, and guidance on their environmental enrichment requirements.