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Implementation of analgesic refinement in rats used as models for arthritis and inflammatory pain
Topic: Refinement

Mouse Handling

Exploring alternatives to gavage for oral administration

 

Mouse handling: Research papers | NC3Rs

Topic: Refinement

NZ Resource bank- Anaesthesia Information

The following articles have been selected by panel members of ANZCCART to help researchers and AEC members improve their understanding of anaesthesia in research animals.

Topic: Refinement

RSPCA Joint working Group on Refinement

The JWGR organises working groups with experts from industry, academia and animal welfare to prepare reports on a variety of specific topics.

Topic: Refinement

A Refined Approach to Producing Polyclonal Antibodies in Chickens – Completely Replacing All Invasive Elements by Combining Immunizations with Routine Aerosol-based Vaccinations
Topic: Refinement

Refinement of Blood Sampling-NC3Rs

Blood sampling can be stressful for laboratory animals because of the handling, restraint, anaesthesia or discomfort associated with a particular technique

Topic: Refinement

RSPCA Reduce Suffering Welfare Assessment Tool

The suffering that animals experience when they are used in research and testing is a very serious concern. We believe that every possible step must be taken to reduce animal suffering to an absolute minimum.

Topic: Refinement

IMPROVE-ing animal welfare in experimental stroke research-The findings from the collaboration

The IMPROVE Guidelines (Ischaemia Models: Procedural Refinements Of in Vivo Experiments) - have been published in the Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism

Topic: Refinement

Handling and Restraint-NC3Rs

Good training in non-aversive handling has benefits for the animal, for the handler and for the reliability of data gained in experiments.

Topic: Refinement

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Breast Cancer-SEARCHBreast

SEARCHBreast is a resource to facilitate sharing of archived material derived from in vivo breast cancer models.

Topic: Cancer

World Cancer Research Fund International-Continuous Update Project (CUP)

On this page you will find analysis of global research on preventing cancer. We analyse this research so you have access to the best cancer prevention advice in the world.

Topic: Cancer

Guidelines For The Welfare and Use of Animals in Cancer Research

Excellent standards of animal care are fully consistent with the conduct of high quality cancer research.

Topic: Cancer

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