Laboratory Animal Resources Center
LARC Training Links
Introduction
This page features links to various types of training offered by the Laboratory Animal Resources Center. All TTUHSC Physical Plant, Police, and Fire personnel must view a training video to gain permission for access to the vivarium. Please contact the LARC for a copy of the training video.
The LARC is pleased to offer instruction to investigators and research staff that promote safe, humane handling of animals as well as teach various techniques that are often required in experimental studies. Below are brief descriptions of some the types of instruction we provide:
Biomethodology Instruction
LARC biomethodology instruction is offered for mice, rats, and rabbits at this time.
Biomethodology topics include the following:
- Methods of handling and restraint
- Methods of aseptic substance administration {intramuscular, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intravenous, and oral (gavage)}
- Methods of blood collection
- Methods and principles of sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia
- Methods of euthanasia
If you are interested in receiving biomethodology instruction, please print out the materials below and bring them with you to your instruction appointment. Please notify us approximately two weeks prior to your projected date.
Rodent Surgery Instruction
LARC surgery instruction is offered for rodents only at this time.
Rodent surgery topics include the following:
- Principles of aseptic rodent surgery
- Proper instrument selection and handling
- Appropriate use and selection of suture materials
- Proper tissue handling and dissection
- Proper body wall and skin closure techniques after entering a body cavity
- Federal and IACUC rodent survival surgery requirements
- Perioperative care of rodents
If you are interested in receiving rodent surgery instruction, please print out the materials below and bring them with you to your instruction appointment. Please notify us approximately two weeks prior to your projected date.