Identifying Lab Rodents Using Earprints: a new article from NC3RS

Identifying laboratory rodents using earprints Mr Jens Cameron, DiLab, Sweden; Dr Christina Jacobson, AstraZeneca R&D, Sweden; Dr Kenneth Nilsson, Halmstad University, Sweden; Professor Thorsteinn Rögnvaldsson, Halmstad University, Swede Abstract Laboratory rodents are today identified using methods such as tattoos, ear clips or implanted transponders. These methods are invasive and can cause pain and/or distress for … Continued

Bonnaroo 2003 – 270 Miles from Graceland

Jackson, Roland. 270 miles from Graceland [videorecording] : Bonnaroo 2003     New York, NY : Sanctuary Records, p2003 DVD: M1630.18 .B655 2003 In addition to the Bonnaroo 2002 DVD, the Music Library has purchased the DVD from Bonnaroo 2003, “270 Miles from Graceland.” This second annual installment of the Bonaroo Music Festival, which took place in Manchester, … Continued

Effective Searching for Alternatives : Search Grids from Center for Animal Alternatives, UCD

Search grids for effective and comprehensive searches for alternatives to animals used in research and teaching are available on the UC Davis Center for Animal Alternatives Web Site. A description of the grids and how to use them was published in Animal Welfare, volume 14: 287-289, 2005: “Effective searching of the scientific literature for alternatives: … Continued

National Biological Information Infrastructure

The National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) is a broad, collaborative program that provides increased access to information on the nation’s biological resources. To learn more about NBII or to access biological information, go to http://www.nbii.gov/portal/server.pt.

Bald Eagle Flies off the Endangered List

Today the bald eagle is expected to be removed from the endangered species list. In 1940 Congress noted the decline of the national bird, passing the Bald Eagle Protection Act making it illegal to harm or sell bald eagles with out a permit. Bald eagles were added to the Endangered Species list in 1967 preceding … Continued