Laboratory Rat Procedural Techniques (Manual)
by John J. Bogdanske, Scott Hubbard-Van Stelle, Margaret Rankin Riley, Beth M. Schiffman
November 2010
This combination manual and DVD provides much-needed training on the proper handling of rats used in biomedical research. The DVD includes narrated video clips that demonstrate and describe each procedural technique. The manual contains handouts with color illustrations and descriptive text for each technique, including the purpose and application of the procedure, recommended skills, and necessary supplies. It can be used as a training resource and refresher for lab animal veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal care staff, trainers, and research investigators and staff who work with rats.
The Manual Includes:
- Full text narratives and procedural handouts with full-color illustrations of each technique included on the DVD—including purpose and application of the procedure, recommended skills, and necessary supplies
- Supplementary chapters that provide normative data for the laboratory rat and mouse
The DVD Provides:
- Narrated video clips that demonstrate and describe each procedural technique
- Easy navigation to desired techniques
