Handling and restraint for minor procedures without anaesthesia
PIL AB Article
Techniques for handling and restraint of laboratory animals should be safe for both the handler and the animal.
Minor Procedures without Anaesthesia (EU7)
An introduction to the theory relating to minor procedures and information about appropriate methods of handling, restraint, appropriate techniques for injection, dosing and sampling relevant to the species.
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Administration of substances and collection of biological materials without anaesthesia
PIL AB Article
Administering substances to animals, for whatever reason, can have a significant impact on their welfare.
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Choice of method of administration when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia
PIL AB Article
The selection of a particular route of administration must balance a number of factors.
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Collection of blood and other biological materials without anaesthesia
PIL AB Article
Before collecting any samples, review your laboratory protocol for labelling, transport and storage of the material.
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Collection of urine
PIL AB Article
Urine samples may be obtained by sampling during voluntary urination, by catheterisation, by direct puncture of the bladder or, if some contamination of the sample with faecal and other material is acceptable, by use of a metabolic cage.
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Collection of faeces
PIL AB Article
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Specific guidance for mice when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia
PIL AB Article
Information on handling and dosing techniques in mice when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia.
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Specific guidance for rats when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia
PIL AB Article
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Specific guidance for gerbils when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia
PIL AB Article
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Specific guidance for hamsters when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia
PIL AB Article
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Specific guidance for rabbits when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia
PIL AB Article
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Specific guidance for guinea pigs when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia
PIL AB Article
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Specific guidance for ferrets when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia
PIL AB Article
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Special considerations when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia
PIL AB Article
Old animals may resent handling, especially if chronic painful lesions such as arthritis are present...
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EU7 Learning Outcomes
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