Virtual Lab Animal Tour
Understanding Animal Research have released their Lab Animal Tour, a ‘street view’ into four animal research facilities in the UK. This digital tour allows users to move around the University of Bristol, University of Oxford, Mary Lyon Centre at the MRC Harwell, and The Pirbright Institute, providing the viewer with 360 degree vision of animal rooms and surgical suites.
NC3Rs Webinar: 3Rs advice for project licence applicants
A webinar and support web page provided by NC3Rs focussing on 3Rs advice for project licence applicants.
Changing mouse handling practice at a university establishment - blog post
In this NC3Rs blog post, the University of Glasgow’s Named Training and Competency Officer shares her experience of implementing refined mouse handling across the institution.
A Technician-led Approach to Altering the Culture of Care Regarding Blood Sampling Poster
A Culture of Care Regarding Blood Sampling Poster developed by Nicholas Kaye, BRF Research Scientist, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK.
Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching (Ag Guide)
The American Dairy Science Association® (ADSA®), the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS), and the Poultry Science Association (PSA) are pleased to announce the release of the 4th edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching, commonly known as the Ag Guide.
Genetic quality assurance and genetic monitoring of laboratory mice and rats: FELASA Working Group Report
A great introduction to how GM models are created and the basics of genetics for breeding.
Mouse Genome Informatics
MGI is the international database resource for the laboratory mouse, providing integrated genetic, genomic, and biological data to facilitate the study of human health and disease.
Royal Society of Biology Policy Resource Library
A searchable library of bioscience policy resources from the Royal Society of Biology.
IAT Journal - Animal Technology & Welfare (ATW)
Official Journal of The Institute of Animal Technology and European Federation of Animal Technologists. ATW publishes peer-reviewed articles allied to animal science and technology, management and education.
Glossary of Lay Terminology
A terminology guide for researchers to be used when requested to write a non-technical summary (NTS) using lay terms (non-technical language)
PIL Course Training
Visit www.researchanimaltraining.com for lab animal technician and researcher online training