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Conditioning laboratory cats to handling and transport
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Gruen ME
; Thomson AE
; Clary GP
; Hamilton AK
; Hudson LC
; Meeker RB
; Sherman BL
Lab Anim (NY)
2013[Oct]; 42
(10
): 385-9
PMID24051643
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As research subjects, cats have contributed substantially to our understanding of
biological systems, from the development of mammalian visual pathways to the
pathophysiology of feline immunodeficiency virus as a model for human
immunodeficiency virus. Few studies have evaluated humane methods for managing
cats in laboratory animal facilities, however, in order to reduce fear responses
and improve their welfare. The authors describe a behavioral protocol used in
their laboratory to condition cats to handling and transport. Such behavioral
conditioning benefits the welfare of the cats, the safety of animal technicians
and the quality of feline research data.