Experimental Animals and the Research Worker

Synopsis: Outlines the potential risks of working with experimental animals in a centralised unit. Discusses accident and injury, infection and special metabolites (allergy). Emphasises the need for pre-research consultations and deals with specific matters including compliance with the accepted Code of Practice, especially those sections dealing with hygiene and personal protection. Demonstrates competent handling and sexing of the major experimental species. Emphasises the need for further training in specific procedures.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 14 min.
Year of production: 1981
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Uses: Intended for those about to begin work for the first time in an experimental animal unit. The content is suitable only as an introduction and it is assumed that specific instruction will follow on the detail of any project to be carried out.
Keywords: laboratory animals; safety measures

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