Using refined methods to pick up mice: A survey benchmarking prevalence & beliefs about tunnel and cup handling.

Using refined methods to pick up mice: A survey benchmarking prevalence & beliefs about tunnel and cup handling.

Refined handling improves laboratory mouse welfare and research outcomes when compared to traditional tail handling, yet implementation does not seem to be widespread. Refined handling includes picking up a mouse using a tunnel or cupped hands. The aim of this study was to determine the current prev...

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Main Authors: Lauren Young, Donna Goldsteen, Elizabeth A Nunamaker, Mark J Prescott, Penny Reynolds, Sally Thompson-Iritani, Sarah E Thurston, Tara L Martin, Megan R LaFollette
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0288010

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0288010

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