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Resources on rat tickling and how it can be used to promote positive human-animal interactions.

A white rat in a clear plastic cage with wooden shavings, being tickled by a gloved hand.

A webinar presenting the welfare benefits of playpens for laboratory rats and how to implement them in your facility.

Webinar title slide: Rat playpens for improved welfare

Dr Megan LaFollette (NA3RsC) presents rat tickling as a positive handling technique and provides guidance on putting it into practice.

Webinar title slide: Tickling rats for improved welfare
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A dedicated website with resources for everyone who works with, or is interested in, laboratory macaques.

A macaque eating

A video tutorial for technical staff and researchers in how to handle mice using non-aversive methods.

A brown mouse in a tube

A video resource for introductory training on the 3Rs aimed at in vivo researchers and animal technicians.

Cover slide for the 3Rs training webinar. The title of the talk is seen in white text on a blue background - The 3Rs: Their definition, application and importance to your work.

Is it necessary and how could it affect your data and animal welfare? A workshop recording featuring academic and industry experts.

Webinar cover slide