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A webinar introducing the revised ARRIVE guidelines, the items in the ARRIVE Essential 10, and relevant resources.

Showcasing our advice and resources designed to help researchers address the 3Rs in animal licence applications. Focused on the UK but applicable

An introduction for early career and postdoctoral researchers, applicable to both in vivo and in vitro experiments.

A technique to reduce the number of hens used for poultry red mite trials by up to 99% and a 3D culture that mimics the development of human embryos.

How to recognise and prevent pain, suffering and distress in laboratory animals.

Principles and techniques for humane killing of laboratory animals.

Ensuring best practice in anaesthesia for minor procedures.

A webinar for in vivo researchers or students with limited or no experience of systematic reviews.

Factors to consider prior to anaesthesia of laboratory animals.

How to choose appropriate anaesthetic agents and regimens.

Why and how to monitor anaesthetised animals.

Use of different anaesthetic breathing systems, airway management, and neuromuscular blocking drugs.

Managing anaesthesia and what can be done to prevent problems.

Recovery from anaesthesia and post-anaesthetic support.

Post-operative pain relief for laboratory animals, including selecting and using analgesics.

Recognising pain and assessing its severity in laboratory animals following surgery.