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Tail or Tunnel: Handling Methods Influence Mouse Behavior in Cognitive Tasks
A study funded by the NC3Rs explored how handling methods influenced mice’s behavior during cognitive tasks Mice were either picked up by the tail or guided into a tunnel, then transferred to the testing arena Mice that were transferred in the tunnel were far more exploratory during the cognitive task Acclimation to handling procedures is … Continue reading Tail or Tunnel: Handling Methods Influence Mouse Behavior in Cognitive Tasks
University of Stirling improving animal welfare for dogs
A study, conducted by the University of Stirling, in collaboration with AstraZeneca and Charles River Laboratories, aimed to look at the impact of modern, purpose-built dog facilities, on the animals’ welfare. Dr Laura Scullion Hall and Professor Hannah Buchanan-Smith, from the Behaviour and Evolution Group (BERG) at the University of Stirling, published a paper (1) … Continue reading University of Stirling improving animal welfare for dogs
Experimental Design Assistant: Improving the Scientific Method
Studies involving animals are a crucial component of medical research, and without them our understanding of disease and suffering would be decades behind where we are now. However, scientists must always reflect on their work and ensure that animal studies are carried out with the best design, compassion and rigour possible, so animals are not … Continue reading Experimental Design Assistant: Improving the Scientific Method
NC3Rs announce international 3Rs prizewinners
The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) is a primarily UK Government-funded organisation which works in collaboration with scientists and research institutions “driving and funding innovation and technological developments that minimise the need for animals in research and testing, and lead to improvements in welfare where animals continue … Continue reading NC3Rs announce international 3Rs prizewinners
Implementing the 3Rs at the University of Oxford
This Guest Post is by Stuart Peirson, Associate Professor in the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and chair of the 3Rs sub-committee at The University of Oxford. This article was originally posted on the website of the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement & Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) and is reprinted with full permission. … Continue reading Implementing the 3Rs at the University of Oxford
The British Government sets out a positive future for animal research
Today, the British Government set out its pledges on the future of animal research under the current Coalition Government. A joint paper put out by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, the Department for Health, and the Home Office entitled "Working to reduce the use of animals in scientific research" laid out the future … Continue reading The British Government sets out a positive future for animal research
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