UBC Animal Welfare Program

New publication from the AWP!
In an invited Animal Behaviour and Welfare case study, PhD student Maya Bodnar and colleagues outline their application of the "drop method" for laboratory mouse isoflurane anesthesia, and discuss the practical and animal welfare considerations associated with this approach. This method can be used as an effective and humane alternative for anesthesia before euthanasia in facilities lacking access to vaporizers. This case study provides guidance on various aspects of implementation, including induction chamber design, dosing calculations, and animal monitoring.

Read the article here: https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.1079/abwcases.2026.0010.