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An e-learning course covering the evidence base for adopting refined handling methods and the practical applications.

In this webinar Professor Paul Flecknell explains the benefits of e-learning for laboratory animal professionals.

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.

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.