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University Biomedical Services (UBS)

 

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Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods (CCAAM)

The Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods (CCAAM) and the Canadian Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (CaCVAM) aim to develop, validate, and promote non-animal, human biology-based platforms in biomedical research, education, and chemical safety testing.

Topic: Teaching

Laboratory Animals-Education and Training
Topic: Teaching

Guidelines for "Good Scientific Practice"

These reccomendations are provided by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft  and are available in English. They may apply for a Three R information retrieval and the way, the retrieved information is processed and discussed in the project applications (to safeguard transparency, etc.).  

Topic: Other Resources

Rat Guide-Laypersons Site
Topic: Teaching

Norecopa Films and Videos- Animal Procedures and Handling
Topic: Teaching

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

Other Resources

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

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