Theory (1st day):

• National legislation for animal experiments
• Biology of the mouse
• Handling, restraining and marking
• Genetics and breedings
• Application of substances
• Humane killing and sampling
• Housing, hygiene and health monitoring
• Analgesia
• Anaesthesia
• 3R-concept

Practial training (2nd day):

• Introduction and expectations for the course
• Practical exercises
• Handling
• Anaesthesia
• Application techniques: Intraperitoneal application, oral application, subcutane application
• Bleeding techniques: Vena facialis, Vena caudalis mediana
• Final blood sampling technique
• Euthanasia: Cervical luxation, autopsy