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University Biomedical Services (UBS)

 

General Database Information

The Allen Brain Observatory

The Allen Brain Observatory presents the first standardized in vivo survey of physiological activity in the mouse visual cortex, featuring representations of visually evoked calcium responses from GCaMP6-expressing neurons in selected cortical layers, visual areas and Cre lines. 

Topic: Search tools and databases, Teaching

Animal Welfare Information Centre (AWIC)

The Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) is is part of the US Department of Agriculture. It is mandated by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to provide information for improved animal care and use in research, testing, teaching, and exhibition.

Topic: Portals and Websites

PILAS-Lab Animal Discussion Forum

Website is currently under review. 9th October 2023

Topic: Teaching

Understanding Animal Research

Understanding Animal Research aim to provide all you want to know about animal research, whether you are a concerned member of the public or have a special interest.

Topic: Portals and Websites

Species specific

Non-Invasive Electrical Monitoring
Topic: Ferret

Issues to Consider for Preparing Ferrets as Research Subjects in the Laboratory
Topic: Ferret

Guide to the Care and Use of Experimental Animals- Canadian Council on Animal Care
Topic: Ferret

Ferret Care Guide
Topic: Ferret

Refining Dog Care

These photographic guides should be used in conjunction with our Welfare Monitoring Tools to identify behaviours which indicate positive and negative welfare. Video guides to behaviour are also available. 

Topic: Dog

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