The 3Rs Collaborative - 3RsC

When we discuss refined handling methods with individuals and institutions, we often hear concerns that using a tunnel or cupped hands to pick up mice will take too much time.

But not to worry! Once staff and the mice are trained, tunnel handling and cupping take no longer than tail handling! (see: https://www.na3rsc.org/refined-mouse-handling-overview/)

In our recent survey on refined handling perspectives, over 60% of respondents stated that both cage change and handling time either stayed the same or decreased after switching to refined handling methods.

We have recently added this information to its own page on our website, and our Refined Handling Hub Overview page! This will make it even easier and more accessible for you, or others within your institution who may have this concern, to find this helpful information.

Learn more on our Refined Handling Hub to find information on time and other common concerns about switching: https://www.na3rsc.org/refined-mouse-handling/concerns/

National AALAS 2023 is just over a month away - the countdown is on! The 3RsC is excited to be travelling to Salt Lake City, Utah to attend this year. One event we are looking forward to is the Welcome Reception hosted by Tecniplast.! Put this one in your calendar!

Last week we had a fantastic time in Niagara Falls at WC12! It was amazing to connect with so many of you in person and see the impactful 3Rs work being done around the world. If you met us at WC12, let us know - and sign up for our newsletter for more! https://pages.na3rsc.org/subscribe