Research animals often represent unique, irreplaceable models, such as genetically-engineered rodents that exist at only one location in the world.
Research animals were not so lucky.
Dual-energy radiographic absorptiometry (DXA) was performed using a densitometer system for research animals (Piximus; Lunar Corp ,Madison, WI).
The protocols used were approved by the Committee for handling and care of research animals of the University of Lleida.
Accordingly, we have developed a lead implantation device (LID) and technique for minimally invasive implantation of experimental multicontact DBS leads in large research animals.
As a technician at Yale, Clark helped clean the cages of research animals used by labs around the Ivy League campus and had other janitorial duties, police said.
But in the US, the largest user of research animals - more than 17 million according to the researchers' estimate - official figures do not include mice, rats, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians.
"The RSPCA strongly believe that these animals deserve better, and much more could be done in practice to challenge animal use, reduce suffering and improve welfare," said Dr Penny Hawkins, head of the research animals team at the RSPCA.
Skeleton crews are monitoring NIH laboratory experiments and caring for research animals.
Use of research animals complied with Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pacific Region Animal Care Committee protocol number 09-001.
Use of research animals complied with Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pacific Region Animal Care Committee (AUP #11-024).
