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NC3Rs- Quantifying the Potential of Skin Swabbing as a Refinement for DNA Sampling of Laboratory Fish

The recent development of skin swabbing techniques - which produce sufficient DNA for PCR amplification - potentially offers a refined procedure with enormous impact for fish welfare.

Topic: Fish

RSPCA- Guidance on the Housing and Care of Zebrafish
Topic: Fish

Evaluating and Optimizing Fish Health and Welfare During Experimental Procedures  
Topic: Fish

The Laboratory Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, and Other Rodents

A volume in American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine.

Topic: Hamster, Rabbit, Guinea Pig

Standardized Welfare Terms for the Zebrafish Community
Topic: Fish

Norecopa- Rabbit Handling and Procedures
Topic: Rabbit

Zebrafish Health and Welfare Glossary

Website for the welfare terms and now also includes severity score.

Topic: Fish

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Procedures With Care Website

Procedures with Care Website by Newcastle University, NC3Rs and IAT, provides a series of resources to support the adoption of best practice for commonly used procedures in animal research.

Topic: Other Resources

Guidelines for the Care and Use of Animals in Research and Teaching

The website is maintained by Norecopa. It covers all Three Rs, is in English and free of charge. 

Topic: Other Resources

Guidelines on The Care and Use of Fish in Research-Norecopa
Topic: Other Resources

Animal Research Info
Topic: Other Resources

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