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Non-aversive handling techniques, such as the tunnel and cup technique, reduce stress and anxiety in mice. More information on these handling methods can be found [https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/how-to-pick-up-a-mouse here]. If using handling tunnels, mice can also be trained to voluntarily enter the tunnel (see video below). A detailed handling protocol on the voluntary tunnel handling will be provided on the Refinement Wiki soon. | Non-aversive handling techniques, such as the tunnel and cup technique, reduce stress and anxiety in mice. More information on these handling methods can be found [https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/how-to-pick-up-a-mouse here]. If using handling tunnels, mice can also be trained to voluntarily enter the tunnel (see video below). A detailed handling protocol on the voluntary tunnel handling will be provided on the Refinement Wiki soon. | ||
| − | [[File:Voluntary Mouse Handling.mp4|left|thumb|The mice are voluntarily entering the handling tunnel and climbing on the experimenter's hand. Note: If the quality of the video is bad, you may choose "mp4 source" | + | [[File:Voluntary Mouse Handling.mp4|left|thumb|The mice are voluntarily entering the handling tunnel and climbing on the experimenter's hand. Note: If the quality of the video is bad, you may change the video player (e.g. HTML5 H.264 player) and choose "mp4 source" in the settings.]] |
Revision as of 16:26, 15 September 2020
Non-aversive handling techniques, such as the tunnel and cup technique, reduce stress and anxiety in mice. More information on these handling methods can be found here. If using handling tunnels, mice can also be trained to voluntarily enter the tunnel (see video below). A detailed handling protocol on the voluntary tunnel handling will be provided on the Refinement Wiki soon.
Expert in non-aversive mouse handling techniques: Jane Hurst, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
