3Rs resource library
Other sites, tools and services
Practical guidance
Guidance on re-establishing colonies after a pause (e.g. COVID-19 lockdown).
Techniques for blood sampling in laboratory animal species to ensure the most appropriate technique is chosen.
Supporting technicians in assessing the welfare impact of new enrichment.
Posters and other resources on the use of grimace scales to assess pain in laboratory animals.
Guidance on non-aversive methods for handling mice, including tutorials, an e-learning course, FAQs and practical tips.
Tutorials to develop skills in the administration of substances and apply best practice in aseptic surgical techniques in rodents. Hosted on the RAT platform.
Resources on rat tickling and how it can be used to promote positive human-animal interactions.
Learn more about why the single-use of needles should be standard practice and how to implement this in your facility.
The Experimental Design Assistant
Use our free online tool to design your experiments to make them more likely to yield reliable and reproducible results.
