Question 1

Refining Research to Improve the Lives of Laboratory Mice

Accepted Answer

As part of a series called Frontiers for Young Minds, Paulin Jirkof has written an educational resource for kids about refined mouse handling called Refining Research to Improve the Lives of Laboratory Mice

Question 2

ManyPrimates - Establishing A Culture Of Collaboration In Primate Cognition Research

Accepted Answer

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The ManyPrimates project was initiated to facilitate collaboration across study sites in primate cognition research. By joining forces, they hope to address important outstanding questions that individual labs could not answer by themselves (please note their Ethics Guidelines list that procedures and contributions in ManyPrimates studies can not use invasive methods).

https://manyprimates.github.io/

Question 3

The NC3Rs Macaque Website

Accepted Answer

Information and practical guidance on the natural history and behaviour of macaques, their care and management in captivity, and ways to assess their welfare. A free resource for everyone who works with, or is interested in, laboratory macaques.

https://macaques.nc3rs.org.uk

Question 4

Rat Tickling Certification Course

Accepted Answer

Tickling is increasingly recognised as an effective means of improving laboratory rat welfare through mimicking natural play habits. Here we bring together resources on rat tickling and how it can be used to promote positive human-animal interactions.

This online course from Purdue University, which was funded by the Animal Welfare Institute, was created by Dr Megan LaFollette (North American 3Rs Collaborative) and colleagues with the aim of allowing you to become certified in the correct rat tickling technique.

This course is best for individuals who want to apply rat tickling in their facilities and receive a certificate for their efforts.

For those who do not wish do get a certificate there is the option of undertaking the rat tickling open course, which will allow you to learn a few things about rat tickling. You can access the rat tickling open course using the same link as the certification course - just click on the 'open course' option when prompted.

Access via the NC3Rs website at nc3rs.org.uk/3rs-resources/rat-tickling/rat-tickling-certification

Question 5

3Rs Principles in Wildlife Research

Accepted Answer

3rswildlife.info

This site has been created to provide information about the 3Rs principles of animal use and guide their application in wildlife research. It contains examples of peer-reviewed studies that implemented non-lethal or non-invasive methods and that could be used as guidance. It is the first online resource of its kind developed specifically for wildlife biologists, ecologists, and conservation managers.

Question 6

IAT Journal - Animal Technology & Welfare (ATW)

Accepted Answer

www.atwjournal.com

ATW publishes peer-reviewed articles allied to animal science and technology, management and education. Particular encouragement is given to authors submitting papers promoting the 3Rs leading to improvements in environmental enrichment and the care and welfare of genetically altered animals. ATW publishes technical notes describing new products, new or refined techniques and new developments. ATW publishes papers and posters presented at international meetings, opinion articles, book reviews and relevant texts. ATW promotes the dissemination of ‘good practice’. ATW promotes the recognition of Animal Technologists everywhere.

Official Journal of The Institute of Animal Technology and European Federation of Animal Technologists.