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Care of Small Mammals in Schools

Synopsis
Explains to school teachers the advantages and disadvantages of keeping rats, mice and gerbils in schools. Discusses different types of accommodation, diet, handling and sexing. Concludes with a short section on health care, diseases and the problems of animal care in the school holidays.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 20 min.
Year of production
1987
Availability
Sale (RSPCA only); 1997 hire: £13.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) (RVC UVCE)
Documentation
Accompanying 71-page manual.
Uses
Teacher training courses and courses in animal husbandry.*
Subjects
Education; Veterinary science
Keywords
pet animals; rodents; schools

Credits

Producer
Jenny Poland
Writer
Cindy Milburn
Cast
Gill Goodwin 
John Callaghan 
Liz Philo 

Production Company

Name

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Distributor

Name

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Web
http://rspca.org.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
0870 333 5999
Fax
0870 753 0073
Address
Wilberforce Way
HORSHAM
RH13 9RS
Name

Royal Veterinary College, Unit for Veterinary Continuing Education

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