Laboratory

Developments in Euthanasia Protocols for Laboratory Mice (Mus musculus)

Author

Thomas, Zoe

Published

2015

Essay Description

Discusses recent research on the aversiveness of euthanasia agents isoflurane and carbon dioxide in mice and the reliability of insensibility measures.

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Zoe Thomas.pdf

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A review of recent research exploring the effects of common husbandry methods on the wellbeing of the laboratory mouse (Mus musculus): How science is working to improve animal welfare

Author

Edwards, Hannah Patricia

Published

2014

Essay Description

Reviews recent research on laboratory-mouse husbandry, discussing how scientific discoveries enhance welfare.

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Hannah Patricia Edwards.pdf

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Recent Developments in Laboratory Mouse Welfare

Author

Hooi, Kimberly

Published

2009

vein Essay ID

3130

Essay Description

Examines how the welfare of laboratory mice is important to obtaining valid experimental results. Considers mouse husbandry guidelines in relation to individual strain.

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KimberlyHooi.pdf

Examines how the welfare of laboratory mice is important to obtaining valid experimental results. Considers mouse husbandry guidelines in relation to individual strain.

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Novel Non-invasive Physiological and Behavioural Indicatorsof Stress in Laboratory Rats (Rattus norvegicus)

Author

Hoekman, Brita

Published

2008

vein Essay ID

3009

Essay Description

A discussion of stress in laboratory rats. Methods of measuring stress are discussed, especially new behavioural and physiological parameters that have potentila welfare benefits for laboratory housed rats.

Essay File

Hoekman.pdf

A discussion of stress in laboratory rats. Methods of measuring stress are discussed, especially new behavioural and physiological parameters that have potentila welfare benefits for laboratory housed rats.