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Embedding the 3Rs in COVID-19 return to research plans

Considerations and resources to support in vivo researchers as they return to working with laboratory animals following a lockdown.

Guidance

A technician in PPE transfers a mouse from scales back to its cage via a plastic tunnel.

Housing and husbandry: Rabbit

Information to help refine the housing and husbandry of the laboratory rabbit.

Guidance

Two white rabbits in a floor pen. The cage is grey and you can see sawdust and straw on the floor. The closest rabbit is sitting on a raised ledge looking towards a food hopper which contains hay and carrots. The other rabbit can be seen exploring the floor towards the back.

Handling and restraint: General principles

Guidance on best practices in handling and restraint for mice, rats and other laboratory rodents.

Guidance

Black mouse sitting on open hands. The technician is wearing a blue coveralls and blue medical grade gloves.

Blood sampling: Rat

Information on techniques for sampling blood in the rat, covering non-surgical, surgical and terminal techniques.

Guidance

A brown and white rat in a cage, with an icon of a needle and syringe on a yellow background in the corner of the image.

Blood sampling: Mouse

Information on techniques for sampling blood in the mouse, covering non-surgical, surgical and terminal techniques.

Guidance