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Switched to another task - final edits for the abstract book of #ScandLAS2024 meeting. Home cage monitoring strongly represented - Giorgio Rosati Tecniplast , Nadine Sündermann iMouse Solutions , but also many other interesting topics - microbiome (Axel K Hansen ), news from FIN3R , importance of light (and how to measure it - Stuart Peirson ), research with Zebrafish and wild animals, pain recognition and facility management, engagement of technicians in research, but also - should we be worried about fraudulent studies, topic worth of open discussion (Otto Kalliokoski ) and a lot more lab animal science in 3 days! Take a look at the program, and maybe you want to join us in Tampere 🇫🇮, hopefully no ❄️ by then 🤗 https://lnkd.in/dzeKPEkk

Join us today as we collaborate with the European Animal Research Association (EARA) and several distinguished biomedical institutions to emphasize the importance of transparency in animal research. Learn more about our commitment to ethical and responsible research practices — our Eureka Blog dives into the extensive measures adopted by Charles River to ensure strict adherence to the principles of replacement, reduction, and refinement (3Rs) when conducting research involving animals. https://okt.to/xybEk9 #BOARD24

📣 Lab Technicians, Lab Technologists, Animal Care Staff - take part in this important survey! Collaboration by all involved at all stages of a project, from its inception to post-project assessment is crucial. Those closest to the animals are in a key position to make a change happen, suggest new more refined handling and techniques and to and ensure existing #Refinement opportunities are implemented. #3Rs #AWB #CultureOfCare

Focus on transparency and best practices, always

A new #preprint #OpenScience #PeerReview by PCI Animal Science: Ingrid Van Dixhoorn et al., (2024) From data on gross activity to the characterization of animal behaviour: which metrics for which purposes? https://lnkd.in/efXj2sKe Recommended by Matteo Chincarini for PCI Animal Science based on published reviews by Birte Nielsen, Anna Olsson and Gabriela Morello  #OpenPeerReview https://lnkd.in/eQCKAdVy

The "Understanding Animal Research” initiative has awarded the #mdcBerlin the seal of approval for exemplary communication in experimental animal research. It's the second time in four years that we are among the awardees. 🥳 At the Max Delbrück Center, we don't just communicate transparently about animal testing; we actively promote an objective social dialogue on the topic. Our efforts aim to foster a better understanding of the complexities of animal research, including ethical considerations, societal perception, and more. Click here to learn more about the seal of approval: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhz26eYi If you want to know more about animal research and ethics at the MDC, check out our overview page: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ddgAzfjK

FIN3R is hosting a new webinar tomorrow, March 12th, starting at 14h (EET). Did you registered already? No? Do it here 👉 https://fin3r.fi/en/news 👈 Julia Menon from Preclinicaltrials.eu and our Refinement director, Vootele Voikar will guide you through the importance of the preregistration of the animal studies. See you there! #fin3r #webinar #preregistration #animalstudies #3Rs #refinement #reduction #replacement

Amidst the push for transparency in animal research, exciting updates are emerging from the Netherlands. The second annual report of the Transparency Agreement on Animal Research outlines the efforts of 21 biomedical institutions to enhance communication with the public. Nearly 88% of institutions engaged with media outlets, 13 offered opportunities for the public to visit their animal facilities, and over half of participants attended local events to discuss animal research. Many signatories have also enhanced their online presence, offering detailed information on their websites, including statistics and behind-the-scenes videos. This is a huge step towards fostering transparency and building trust between the scientific community and the public, ultimately paving the way for informed discussions about the vital role of animal research in advancing medical science. Learn more:https://lnkd.in/gkZWJewV #AnimalResearch #LaboratoryAnimalSciences #TransparencyInResearch

"Optimization of the level of dCO2 in the rumen can help improve production, as more dCO2 can encourage increased VFA production for the cow to make more milk. However, too much dCO2 can tip the animal into ruminal acidosis.". Read more about how certain features of your ration can impact rumen functioning in our latest blog post from Dr. José A. Laporte Uribe, DVM, PhD Animal Science. https://lnkd.in/gmPDnPCz

📢 Check out this intriguing peer-reviewed article from LabAnimal! It details a novel, non-invasive method using shredded paper behavior to monitor hibernation arousals in ground squirrels with 100% accuracy. A great tool for lab animal research—read the abstract at the link below! #Research #LabAnimals #Innovation https://ow.ly/eFIK50ShZF2