Foetal and embryonic studies
| Title | Foetal and embryonic studies (pdf, 1.65mb) |
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| Source | Guidelines to promote the well-being of animals used for scientific purposes (National Health and Medical Research Council, 2008) |
| Part | Part III, Factsheet F |
| Status | Guidelines |
| Description | A practical accompaniment to the more universal principles identified within the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes. This particular factsheet (Part III, Factsheet F) discusses the evidence around foetal and maternal pain or distress, including pain measurement and minimisation techniques. |
| Title | Guidelines for the euthanasia of foetal and neonatal mice, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits (pdf, 699kb) |
| Source | Code of practice for the housing and care of laboratory mice, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits (Victorian Department of Primary Industries, 2004) |
| Part | Appendix 3 |
| Status | Guidelines |
| Description | The Code establishes minimum standards for the care and housing of laboratory animals in Victoria. Appendix 3 makes recommendations regarding the use of rodent and rabbit foetuses or neonates. |
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