Blood sampling is one of the most common procedures performed on laboratory animals as part of scientific research. As an ongoing commitment, our institution has identified a need to improve the ...

Blood sampling in rodents is common practice in scientific studies. Some of the refined methods widely used are the puncture of the saphenous vein or tail vein, or even tail docking. The handling ...

For experiments requiring repeated venipuncture or prolonged intravenous infusion or sampling techniques, the ferret can serve successfully as a surrogate nonrodent animal model. Because experimental ...

The study of animal behavior is a cornerstone of psychology for several reasons. Ethology, or the study of animals in their natural habitats, sheds light on how animals interact with each other and ...

Animal Observer is a free, new iPad app that helps researchers collect animal behavior data such as activity, diet and social interactions. Developed by the Fossey Fund and initially designed for ...