Module 12 - Small Animal Work

What is “The Code”?

Ethical guidelines adopted into legislation in all Australian states and territories to ensure the humane treatment of animals

What are the 3 Rs?

Replacement

Reduction

Refinement

What is the normal gestation period for mice?

21 days after birth

What does weaning mean?

Mouse can eat by themselves

What is a restraint?

Immobilisation of an animal

What are examples of physical devices in animal testing?

Blood sampling and tail vein injections

What are intra-peritoneal injections?

injection of a substance into the peritoneum

What is an oral gavage?

Dose an animal with a specified volume of material directly into its stomach

What type of mice are inquisitive and explore their cage perimeter?

Normal mice

What are the vital signs of respiratory distress?

Open mouth breathing and pronounced chest movement

What is locomotion?

Manner of walking, action of each limb, position of tail when moving

What type of mice fail to move around and explore their cage?

Unwell mice