Comprehensive Workshop on Mouse Biomethods

Mouse Biomethods

8:30-10:30     
The Laboratory Mouse: strain characteristics, life cycle, behavior, ethics, disease and safety

10:30-10:45   
Break

10:45-11:30   
Mouse anatomy demonstration

11:30-12:30   
Lunch

12:30-2:00    
Mouse anatomy hands-on

2:00-2:15      
Break

2:15–4:30     
Mouse handling & restraint, collecting fecal & urine samples

Mouse Biomethods

8:00-9:30     
Mouse identification: ear notch, ear tag, and tattoo

9:30-9:45     
Break

9:45-12:30   
Injections: IP, subcutaneous, foot pad, tail vein and retro-orbital

12:30-1:30   
Lunch

1:30-4:30     
Oral gavage, neonatal oral dosing, vaginal plug check, pregnant female palpation and throat swab

Mouse Biomethods

8:00-10:00     
Blood collection: submandibular, retro orbital, tail tip, saphenous and cardiac puncture

10:00-10:15   
Break

10:15-12:15   
Primary and secondary euthanasia: CO2, cervical dislocation, decapitation, thoracic puncture, perfusion

12:15-1:15     
Lunch

1:15-4:00      
Special requests and practice