NC3Rs webinar - "Mouse handling made easy: reducing anxiety in mice and their handlers"

Research led by Professor Jane Hurst and colleagues at the University of Liverpool has shown that picking up laboratory mice by the tail induces aversion and high anxiety in these animals, which can impact on scientific outcomes. In contrast, the use of a tunnel or hand-cupping mice considerably reduces stress and anxiety, and results in animals that are much more willing to voluntarily interact with the handler. In this webinar, which originally took place on 27 April 2018 at 11am (BST), Professor Hurst shares the evidence base supporting the refined handling techniques as well as practical advice and tips for implementing them in your institution. For more information and resources, including video tutorials demonstrating the non-aversive handling methods, visit our dedicated mouse handling hub: https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/how-to-pick-up-a-mouse The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement & Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) is an independent scientific organisation. Tasked by Government, we support the UK science base by driving and funding innovation and technological developments that replace or reduce the need for animals in research and testing and lead to refinements in welfare where animals continue to be used. For more information about the NC3Rs, visit http://www.nc3rs.org.uk.