Contents
Chapter 1: Education and Training for the Personal Licence Holder
Framework for Education and Training of Licence Holders
Continuing Professional Development and Reflective Practice
Chapter 2: Ethical Considerations around using Animals in Research
History of the Use of Animals in Research
The Ethics of Using Animals in Experiments
The Local Ethical Review Process
The Principles of the Three RS
Chapter 3: The Regulatory Framework
Introduction to Legislation Regulating the Use of Animals in Research
The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
Chapter 4: Balancing Animal Welfare with Science
Chapter 5: Animal Husbandry, Environmental Enrichment and Occupational Health and Safety
Aspects of Health, Safety and Security Affecting Animal Care
References and Further Reading
Chapter 6: Principles of Animal Use and Experimental Design
Principles of Experimental Design
Genetic and Welfare Monitoring of GA and HM Animals
Chapter 7: Handling and Techniques
Placement and Maintenance of Indwelling Cannulae
Arterial Sampling and Arterial Loops
Equipment for Blood Collection and Administration of Substances
Chapter 8: Humane Methods of Killing
Ethical Considerations in Killing Animals
Chapter 9: Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Pre-Anaesthetic Care and Evaluation
Muscle Relaxation During Anaesthesia
Chapter 10: Introduction to Surgery and Surgical Techniques
Principles of Aseptic Technique
Summary of Lasa Guidelines on Rodent Surgery
Conduct of Surgical Procedures
Suturing Techniques and Materials
Chapter 11: Small Laboratory Animals
Health Monitoring, Quarantine and Common Diseases
Chapter 14: Production (Farm) Animals
References and Further Reading
Identification of Wild Animals