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ANIMAL TECHNICIAN CONFERENCE 2024THURSDAY 10THOCTOBER BABRAHAM RESEARCH CAMPUS, CAMBRIDGEEXCELLENCE IN ANIMAL CARE – SPECIES INSIGHTS | ENHANCING CAREERS | TECHNICIAN WELFAREFREE REGISTRATION: https://ATC24.eventbrite.co.uk9.30am Welcome9.35am - Session One: Excellence in Animal Care; Species Insights‘Species talk’ – Speaker TBC‘Flies’ - Ian McGough, Babraham Institute‘Various Species’ – Pirbright Institute11.15am - Refreshments11.45am - Session Two: Spotlight on Staff‘Technician Review Body’ - Natalie Petit, CRUK'Service Technician Role’ - Rob Williams, Babraham Institute‘Service Technician Training’ - Ian Garrod, The Learning Curve'Technician Wellbeing in the BSU’ - Cristina Montero Amor & Sarah Drummond, BSU Babraham Institute'Career Pathways’ - Agenda1pm- 2pm - Lunch2pm Session Three: Further Species Insights'Aquarium Facilities’ - Samantha Kentwell, British Antarctic Survey'The Use of Animals in Pharma’ - AstraZeneca‘Use of Ferrets in CL4 Work’ - The Francis Crick Institute'Ageing Animals’ - Aimee Paterson, BSU Babraham Institute3.20pm Closing comments3.45pm NetworkingKindly supported byFREE REGISTRATION!

Vol 60 No 8 August 2024 CONTENTSEDITOR*Carole Wilsonbulletineditor@iat.org.ukASSISTANT EDITOR*Paul Barwoodbulletinassistant@iat.org.ukADVERTISEMENTMANAGERSPRC Associates Ltdmail@prcassoc.co.ukPublished monthly by the Institute of Animal Technology *Registered Office:5 South ParadeSummertownOxfordOX2 7JLISSN 0263-2861For enquiries other than Bulletin related contact:IAT ADMINISTRATOR* admin@iat.org.ukor BulletinThe opinions expressed in theBulletin do not necessarily reflectthose of the Editor or theInstitute.CONTENTSJul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:01 Page 3CONTENTS SOMNI RODENTNRB SYSTEMSyringe tube ≠ nose conesNo more tapeSEALEDCOMPATIBLE WITH EXISTING UK/EU:ProductsAccessoriesFittingsSOMNI Scientific is centered on the animal welfare and research community with a focus on clinical accuracy, clinician/technician safety, economic performance and intuitive functionality.SOMNI PROVIDES UNPARALLELED CUSTOMER SERVICE, CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.IAT BULLETIN JAN22.indd 3 28/01/2022 12:11BulletinEDITOR*Carole Wilsonbulletineditor@iat.org.ukADVERTISEMENTMANAGERSPRC Associates Ltdmail@prcassoc.co.ukPublished monthly by theInstitute of Animal Technology*Registered Ofﬁ ce:5 South ParadeSummertownOxfordOX2 7JLISSN 0263-2861For enquiries other thanBulletin related contact:IAT ADMINISTRATOR*admin@iat.org.ukor 07534 105 703Final copy date for September Bulletin23rd AugustThe opinions expressed in theBulletin do not necessarily reﬂ ect those of the Editor or the Institute.Congress 2025: Invitation to Participate 4Dear Readers 5Animal Welfare Group: Help Required 6221st Council Meeting Minutes 7-10Your Council Needs You 11222nd Council Meeting Minutes 12-13Midlands and North East Branch: Invitation to Skills Workshop 13EDI Group: Introduction to Mental Health First Aiders 16Congress 2025: Call for Papers 16Apology to Stephen Barnett 17Congress 2025: Call for Workshops18Congress 2025: Call for Posters 18BLC: Meeting 19EDI: Disability in the Workplace 20-21Standing Up for Animal Research 24-26Summer Quiz Answers 26Ireland Branch: Symposium 2024 27-32West Middlessex Branch: Boat Party 33-37BLC: We Need You 38Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex Branch: Gin Tour 39BLC: We Need You 40AS-ET Sponsors’ Logos41North West Branch: Poster Day Invitation42ATW Journal Online 44Situations Vacant 44NC3Rs: MInimising Aggression in Group Housed Mice 45NC3Rs: Skin Swabbing in Fish 45BLC: Halloween Pumpkin Carving Competition46 Diary Dates 47EDITOR*Carole Wilsonbulletineditor@iat.org.ukASSISTANT EDITOR*Paul Barwoodbulletinassistant@iat.org.ukADVERTISEMENTMANAGERSPRC Associates Ltdmail@prcassoc.co.ukPublished monthly by the Institute of Animal Technology *Registered Office:5 South ParadeSummertownOxfordOX2 7JLISSN 0263-2861For enquiries other than Bulletin related contact:IAT ADMINISTRATOR* admin@iat.org.ukor BulletinThe opinions expressed in theBulletin do not necessarily reflectthose of the Editor or theInstitute.CONTENTSJul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:01 Page 3CONTENTS SOMNI RODENTNRB SYSTEMSyringe tube ≠ nose conesNo more tapeSEALEDCOMPATIBLE WITH EXISTING UK/EU:ProductsAccessoriesFittingsSOMNI Scientific is centered on the animal welfare and research community with a focus on clinical accuracy, clinician/technician safety, economic performance and intuitive functionality.SOMNI PROVIDES UNPARALLELED CUSTOMER SERVICE, CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.IAT BULLETIN JAN22.indd 3 28/01/2022 12:11

COME AND CELEBRATE THE IAT’S 75THANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH US2025 is a JOINT meeting with LAVA To discuss any aspect of Congress or if you have any questions for the Congress Committee, please contact us at congress@iat.org.ukCheck for updates www.iat.org.ukDelegate Registration opens ONLINE Monday 2ndSeptemberEarly Bird Discounts available up to Friday 6thDecemberFULL AND/OR DAY ATTENDANCE OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE SO DON’T MISS OUT!Check out the Call for Papers, Workshops and Posters announcementsContact us with your ideas and share your expertiseAnd an extravaganza of social eventsare planned to participate in on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday eveningsThe largest Trade Exhibition of its kind in the UK will also take place - see all our Industry can offer with the latest innovations and developmentsYou’ve spoken and we’ve listened …COME AND CELEBRATE THE IAT’S 75THANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH US2025 is a JOINT meeting with LAVA To discuss any aspect of Congress or if you have any questions for the Congress Committee, please contact us at congress@iat.org.ukCheck for updates www.iat.org.ukDelegate Registration opens ONLINE Monday 2ndSeptemberEarly Bird Discounts available up to Friday 6thDecemberFULL AND/OR DAY ATTENDANCE OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE SO DON’T MISS OUT!Check out the Call for Papers, Workshops and Posters announcementsContact us with your ideas and share your expertiseAnd an extravaganza of social eventsare planned to participate in on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday eveningsThe largest Trade Exhibition of its kind in the UK will also take place - see all our Industry can offer with the latest innovations and developmentsYou’ve spoken and we’ve listened …

August 2024• 5BulletinKeep Reading!Carole This is the  rst edition of the Bulletin for some considerable time, focussing exclusively on Council, Branch and individual members activities and people have been extremely busy! We have the minutes for two Council Meetings (pages 7 – 10 and 12 – 13). I think in the run-up to the production of Congress the May meeting minutes were overlooked, sorry – my apologies. Reading through them, I did notice that the response to the 100 Great Ideas Initiatives has been slow. As reported in the July meeting minutes, this may be because people think these might have to be huge earth-shattering ideas, which is not true, they just have to be something that makes a difference, no matter how small. If you consider it, 100 small ideas when put together would add up to one enormous great idea! Think about what you complain about and how you would remedy that complaint – that is a great idea! Someone I suspect has many great ideas is Aimee Paterson. Many of you might remember that she won both the Best Animal Welfare Poster and First Time Presenter Awards at Congress this year. Now, if you turn to pages 24 – 26, you will see she has also received the Inaugural Professor Sir Colin Blakemore Memorial Award, for her name and face appearing on social media as a representative for animal research. Congratulations to Aimee, what a year you are having and well done for standing up for what you believe, in an industry where that can be very tricky. Hats off to the Babraham Institute, Aimee’s employer for their efforts in promoting transparency and openness. Lastly, I want to wish everyone a great summer holiday, take it nice and easy – just like the seal on the front cover!!!Dear Readers

BulletinAugust 2024 • 7 221st Council Meeting of the Institute of Animal Technology Held as a hybrid (in person and via zoom) meeting on 8th May 2024 at 14.00 hoursCouncil OfﬁcersFollowing the IAT Council elections at the AGM, Council roles were allocated at the May meeting.After a ﬁve-year tenure, both the Chair of Council and the Honorary Secretary both stood down. Linda Horan chaired her last meeting and handed over to Glyn Fisher as the new Chair/CEO. Simon Cumming handed over as Honorary Secretary to Haley Daniels. Council thanked Linda and Simon for their dedication and commitment to the IAT during their tenures and congratulated the incoming ofﬁcers on their appointments.The full list of Council Ofﬁcers is:Glyn Fisher Chair of Council/CEORobin Labesse Vice Chair of CouncilHaley Daniels Honorary SecretarySam Jameson Honorary TreasurerDi Hazlehurst ATW EditorCarole Wilson Bulletin Editor Carmen AbelaAnimal Welfare Group ChairAdrian Woodhouse Communications Group Chair Lynda Westall Branch Liaison Committee Ofﬁcer Alan Graham Congress Committee Chair Robin Labesse Board of Educational Policy Chair Simon CummingRegistration and Accreditation Board ChairHaley Daniels Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Group ChairAllan Thornhill Website Coordinator

Bulletin8 • August 2024 Animals in Science – Education Trust (AS-ET)It was reported to Council that there are still members of the IAT who are not aware of what AS-ET is or what it does.The AS-ET Fund Raising Group had asked IAT Council if the AS-ET logo could be used on IAT application forms to increase awareness. Applications to the IAT are made online now, so Council felt this would not be the best option. However, the AS-ET logo and a QR code will be added to the IAT website main menu, so that people will be aware of AS-ET. If you would like to ﬁnd out more about AS-ET, please go to https://www.as-et.org.uk/MIAT and FIAT ApplicationsThe list of names of those who have applied to be awarded MIAT and FIAT status need to go before IAT Council which are subject to formal election and should be recorded in the minutes accordingly.Applications for MIAT status have been received from:All of these applicants have submitted a form, which has been checked. They have passed their Level 3 qualiﬁcation, along with a handling & sexing element and are paid-up members of the IAT.An application for FIAT status has been received from:Lisa Luke This applicant has passed the IAT Level 6 Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science & Technology and is a paid-up member of the IAT.Council unanimously approved the election of the applicants to MIAT and FIAT and congratulated them on the achievement.Kathryn Smith Kaylee Rebecca O’Brien PerryJames Metcalf Sam WorboysJohann Rosenow Marlon Anthony HaleChloe Phillips Christopher EllisHarmony Louise Blythin Billy Sanger

BulletinAugust 2024 • 9 Treasurer’s ReportThe Treasurer reported that the AGM report had been accepted and that the IAT fees document had been updated with the increased fees and uploaded to the IAT website.The Branch Rafﬂe at Congress 2024 had raised £1,170, which Council agreed to round up to £1,400. The Treasurer would make the payment to AS-ET, the recipient charity for 2024. Council congratulated the Edinburgh Branch for raising this amount for AS-ET.Animal Welfare Group (AWG)The AWG ran a webinar on 30th April, which had been very well attended. Talks varied in nature, with a central theme of improvements in welfare. The talks are available on the Members’ section of the IAT website.The AWG are working on a questionnaire regarding welfare checks, which they hope to disseminate to members for completion in the near future. The resulting data will be shared with members and will help to inform some good practice guidelines, see page 6.Communications GroupA full report on Tech Month will be published in a future issue of the Bulletin. The photographs from the Photography Competition have been forwarded to the publisher for use on the cover of the ATW and the Bulletin.Branch Liaison Committee (BLC)The BLC had held their annual face-to-face meeting in April and a report was published in the Bulletin last month. The BLC ‘100 Best Ideas’ was discussed and it was reported that the initiative is live on the IAT website. If anyone has any ideas they would like to submit, or wish to ﬁnd out more information, details can be found on the IAT website or by following the links in the IAT Bulletin announcements.It was announced that a new branch had applied to set themselves up. The Berkshire and Wiltshire’s application was approved by Council and they can now start operating as a full branch of the IAT.

Bulletin10 • August 2024 CongressThe feedback from IAT Congress 2024 had been collated, which showed all areas to be excellent or good. A full report on Congress 2024 was published in the June 2024 issue of the Bulletin and additional photographs of the event can be found on the Members’ Section of the IAT website.2025 is the 75th Anniversary year of the IAT and Congress 2025 will reﬂect this. It will be a joint event with LAVA, celebrating technicians and veterinarians working together. Lookout for further details online and in the Bulletin.Registration and Accreditation BoardIt was reported that ﬁve successful RAnTech interviews were held at Congress and Council sent their congratulations to the new members of the Register:Jolene Hammonds Harry PistellNicola Evans-Bailey Kirsty KempMegan WoodberryRetirement from CouncilSteven Cubitt announced that the May meeting would be his last meeting as a Council member, as he was stepping down. Council thanked Steven for his hard work and support for the IAT over many years and wished him well for the future. Steven will remain as a co-opted member of the Board of Educational Policy for the remainder of the year.The next IAT Council meeting will be held in July 2024, as a hybrid meeting.

If the answer to the above two questions is yes then listen up:The Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) is actively seeking new Council members, so whether you are interested in welfare initiatives, communications, education and training or just want to have a say, then why not get more involved in your professional body and join Council?Our Mission: Advancing and promoting excellence in the care and welfare of animals in researchAre you currently a full Member or Fellow of the Institute with two years’ consecutive membership, who wants to make a difference? Do you want to be involved in developing the future of the Institute of Animal Technology?Visit our website www.iat.org.uk for further informationInstitute of Animal TechnologyYOUR COUNCIL NEEDS YOU!Why bother?• the opportunity to shape the future• great networking and personal development opportunities• choose the area that interests you on Council and join that group• expenses are paid to attend Council meetings• discounted Congress attendance• the Council Election form is simple to completeStill unsure?Contact us and we can talk you through the process, provide more information about Council activities and groups or you can visit the IAT website members’ section.You would need to be proposed and seconded by either two Members or Fellows of the Institute or nominated by a Branch. The IAT can assist with this too, if you have any difficulties.Interested?Nomination forms should be completed online from the IAT website using this link http://iatforms.org.uk/view.php?id=16312When the form is submitted it is sent to the IAT Administrator (admin@iat.org.uk). The closing date for nominations is Friday 1st November 2024. Haley DanielsHonorary SecretaryIf the answer to the above two questions is yes then listen up:The Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) is actively seeking new Council members, so whether you are interested in welfare initiatives, communications, education and training or just want to have a say, then why not get more involved in your professional body and join Council?Our Mission: Advancing and promoting excellence in the care and welfare of animals in researchAre you currently a full Member or Fellow of the Institute with two years’ consecutive membership, who wants to make a difference? Do you want to be involved in developing the future of the Institute of Animal Technology?Visit our website www.iat.org.uk for further informationInstitute of Animal TechnologyYOUR COUNCIL NEEDS YOU!Why bother?• the opportunity to shape the future• great networking and personal development opportunities• choose the area that interests you on Council and join that group• expenses are paid to attend Council meetings• discounted Congress attendance• the Council Election form is simple to completeStill unsure?Contact us and we can talk you through the process, provide more information about Council activities and groups or you can visit the IAT website members’ section.You would need to be proposed and seconded by either two Members or Fellows of the Institute or nominated by a Branch. The IAT can assist with this too, if you have any difficulties.Interested?Nomination forms should be completed online from the IAT website using this link http://iatforms.org.uk/view.php?id=16312When the form is submitted it is sent to the IAT Administrator (admin@iat.org.uk). The closing date for nominations is Friday 1st November 2024. Haley DanielsHonorary SecretaryVisit our website www.iat.org.uk for further information

Bulletin12 • August 2024 222nd Council Meeting of the Institute of Animal Technology Held as a hybrid (in person and via zoom) meeting on 3rd July 2024 at 14.00 hoursRAnTechThere was discussion as to how RAnTech can be promoted to encourage uptake.Those holding RAnTech status are eligible to apply for the annual AAALAC Fellowship award, which includes a two-week trip to the USA, culminating in attendance at the AALAS National meeting.In order to apply for RAnTech status, IAT members will need to be MIAT and have two years’ post qualiﬁcation experience as an Animal Technologist. Further details can be found on the IAT website – https://www.iat.org.uk/rantech75th Anniversary2025 will be the 75th Anniversary of the IAT. Ways to commemorate this achievement are being considered by Council and there will be celebrations at Congress 2025. Tech Month in 2025 will focus on the 75th Anniversary. A new 75th Anniversary logo has been designed was launched with the advanced Congress publicity in July.Animal Technology and Welfare (ATW)The ATW Editor issued a plea for material to publish in the IAT Journal. If anyone has any papers or articles suitable for publication, please send them through to the editor at: info@atwjournal.comTech MonthTech Month will take place again in 2025. The original aim of Tech Month was to encourage individual organisations to celebrate their technicians. It is hoped that employers are still willing to be involved in this but the IAT will also help to promote the event. There will be a version of ‘Animal in the House’ and a photograph competition will also take place in the lead up to Congress 2025. Look out for further details early in 2025.

BulletinAugust 2024 • 13BranchesThe Branch Liaison Committee (BLC) met virtually in June, with representation from all branches, including the newly formed Berkshire and Wiltshire Branch. (Ed. A short report on the meeting is published in this Bulletin – see page 19.) The group will also be producing an Autumn themed quiz or crossword for the Bulletin, along with organising a Halloween competition.There has been a very slow uptake for the ‘100 Great Ideas’ initiative. Council wondered if the name was misleading – with people expecting to have to come up with large scale ideas, when in fact the opposite is required. The idea is to collect simple ideas which have made a difference in the animal unit. The ideas can be for very small, simple steps taken which had an impact on welfare. This can be for the welfare of the animals in your care or for technicians working within the units. New posters promoting the initiative will be produced.Mental Health First AidersIt became quite clear post COVID that many IAT members were struggling. Council had previously agreed that Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) would be trained to offer guidance to members. Training has taken place and this initiative will be launched shortly. Further details will be available on the IAT website in due course (Ed. further details are also available on page 16.)The next IAT Council meeting will be held in September 2024, as a hybrid meeting. Midlands Branch andNorth East England BranchPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopSheffield Practical Skills WorkshopSheffield –Practical Skills Workshop–Practical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills Workshop–September 10Practical Skills WorkshopSeptember 10thPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopSeptember 10thPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills Workshopth2024The IAT Midlands and North East England Branches would like to invite you to join us for a Practical Skills Workshop with sessions including;• GA breeding and genetics calculations• Suturing skills• Procedural skills• Aseptic technique• Introduction to aquatics• Dissection and post mortem reporting• Anaesthesia and pain management Workshops will be short and interactive, aimed at junior technicians wanting to sample some different specialisations.Practical Skills WorkshopPlanned agenda10:00 -11:00 – Registration and trade11:00 -12:00 – Workshop12:00 -13:00 – Lunch and trade13:00 -14:00 – Workshop14:00 -15:00 – Workshop15:00 -15:15 – Refreshments15:15 -16:00 – Seminar and closeThis event is free and attendees will be able join up to three workshops - we will do our best to accommodate your choicesbut places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.Contact iatnortheastbranch@hotmail.co.ukfor more information.

The Andrew Blake Tribute Award commemorates the work and life of Andrew Blake, who suffered from Friedrich’s ataxia, a hereditary condition described as one of the “worst of neurological diseases”. Andrew died in May 2002 aged 39. Andrew was passionate about the need to support scientists in their work and his commitment to speaking out against animal rights activists took up much of the last ten years of his life. He died shortly before he was to collect his MBE.ANDREW BLAKETRIBUTE AWARDSPONSORED BY THE NC3RsANDREW BLAKETRIBUTE AWARDDON’T KEEP YOUR GOOD IDEA TO YOURSELF!WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT FOR THE 2025 AWARDDETAILS OF THE AWARD This Award is given annually, where sponsorship allows, to the Animal Technician/Technologist judged to have made the most significant contribution to improving standards in laboratory animal welfare over the previous twelve months. All qualified Animal Technologists are guided in their work by the Institute of Animal Technology’s Ethical Statement: In the conduct of their Professional duties Animal Technologists have a moral and legal obligation, at all times, to promote and safeguard the welfare of animals in their care, recognising that good laboratory animal welfare is an essential component of good laboratory animal technology and science. The Institute recognises and supports the application of the principles of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) in all areas of animal research. The Award is made to acknowledge the professional and personal commitment of Animal Technologists to improving standards in all aspects of laboratory animal care and welfare. THE PRIZE CONSISTS - CONGRESS 2025 FREE ATTENDANCEnext March WHICH WILL INCLUDE DISPLAYING YOUR POSTER(WITH THE OPTION TO ALSO GIVE AN ORAL PRESENTATION)- AN ENGRAVED GLASS PLAQUE - AND £250 CASH AWARDCLOSING DATE FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2024 Need advice – or you wish to discuss anything regarding a possible entry? Then please email the IAT Administrator admin@iat.org.uk with your contact details and one of the organisers will respond and give you all the support you need.ARE YOU AN ANIMAL TECH?HAVE YOU BEEN PART OF A TEAM OR HAVE YOU REFINED ANIMAL CARE AND WELFARE IN YOUR FACILITY?ALL ANIMAL TECHNICIANS AND TECHNOLOGISTS, QUALIFIED AT ANY LEVEL AND PRIMARILY WORKING IN THE UK CAN ENTERCRITERIA – The topic of work that you describe in your application may be undertaken as part of a project and PRESENTED AS A POSTER.YOUR POSTER SUBMISSION SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING HEADINGS: TITLE, AIM, METHOD, RESULTS, DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION, REFERENCES and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Poster should also contain the content below:- Why did you undertake this work? (what was the potential problem you were trying to improve?) - How did you undertake it? (species, numbers, sex, materials used) - Describe in a comprehensive and concise manner that allows a complete understanding facilitating reproducibility. - Explain if the work contributes to one of the 3Rs. - Explain how the welfare of the animals was improved. - Describe the results you obtained including data generated with assessment. - Were there any statistics undertaken? Please provide this information. Include a brief CV outlining your overall contribution to the work. Please also list your supervisors or PPL holder if applicable for the work. Submit your Poster online via this link https://www.iat.org.uk/abta where you will see the Submission form for completion.To allow others to be able to replicate the work, please consult the ARRIVE guidelines: https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/arrive-guidelines

Bulletin16 • August 2024 Introduction to the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)We are aware of an increasing pressure on Animal Techs within the industryand we are delighted to share a new initiative from the IAT Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group led by Haley Daniels.Mental health problems can affect any of us at any time. One in four of us will experience a mental ill-health at some point in our lives and this increases amongst people in caring professions. Anxiety, stress and depression are the most common mental health struggles and can lead to other health issues.If you are experiencing any of these issues and you feel that you would beneﬁ t from a one-to-one chat, the IAT have a group of people all with experience of Animal Technology, all of whom who are mental health ﬁ rst aid trained. Via the IAT members’ website and using this QR Code – you can request a conﬁ dential and unbiased conversation with any of the mental health ﬁ rst aiders who will be able to listen and guide you to seek further assistance if required. Technicians and Vets: a partnership for animal welfareCALL FOR PAPERSl take an active part in the UK’s leading annual meeting for our industryl present a paper and qualify for free attendance at Congressl make this your debut presentation year – ﬁrst time presenter papers are only 20 minutes long and as well as a free congress there is a prize for the one judged to be the bestl send your ideas today on the Submission form available from www.iat.org.ukl ﬁnal date for submissions: Friday 29th November 2024Contact: congress@iat.org.ukCongress2025CONGRESS Invitation to Participate4th March – 7th MarchANNIVERSARY1950 � 2025

BulletinAugust 2024 • 17IAT Council wish to apologise for an error which occurredduring the AGM in March 2024. Stephen Barnett had notiﬁ ed the President’s Advisory Group that he would be standing down as a Vice President with effect from the 2024 AGM. Unfortunately, Stephen was included in the list of Vice Presidents put forward for election at the AGM. We apologise to him for this error and wish to thank Stephen for all his hard work for the IAT and for Animal Technology education.Stephen has been involved in education for many years, joining Paddington College as a lecturer in Animal Technology before becoming an independent training provider. Latterly, Stephen was a Founding Trustee of Animals in Science – Education Trust (AS-ET) and College of Laboratory Animal Science (CLAST).In the early 1990s Steve established the BSc and MSc in Animal Technology, the ﬁ rst-degree level qualiﬁ cation for Animal Technologists. Although these courses no longer exist, they provided the springboard for many senior professionals involved in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology (LAS&T).Steve campaigned for the radical reform of the IAT educational offering and because of this, in June 2007, the IAT became a recognised Awarding Body by QCA (now Ofqual), offering FE Level 2 and 3 qualiﬁ cations.This was not enough for Steve however. He recognised the need for Animal Technologists to study for higher education (HE) qualiﬁ cations and worked with Middlesex University in 2012 to establish the HE Diploma. This was followed by the BSc in Animal Technology in 2014. These have subsequently become the IAT Levels 4, 5 and 6.In recognition of Steve’s tremendous educational achievements, the vast majority of which was purely in a voluntary, unpaid capacity, he was made a Vice President of the IAT and then in 2015, an Honorary Fellow. Steve continues to contribute to educating animal care staff by co-authoring the ‘Laboratory Animal Science and Technology entry-level manual for animal care staff and course providers’, see page 43 which is currently in production for the European Union.IAT Council wish to express their gratitude to Steve for all his hard work and dedication over the years. He will be very much missed as a Vice President.APOLOGY TO STEPHEN BARNETTIAT Council wish to apologise for an error which occurrednotiﬁ ed the President’s Advisory Group that he would be standing down as a Vice President with effect from the 2024 AGM. Unfortunately, Stephen was included in the list of Vice Presidents put forward for election at the AGM. IAT Council wish to apologise for an error which occurrednotiﬁ ed the President’s Advisory Group that he would be standing down as a Vice President with effect from the 2024 AGM. Unfortunately, Stephen was included in the list of Vice Presidents put forward for election at the AGM.

Technicians and Vets: a partnership for animal welfareCALL FOR POSTERSCongress2025CONGRESS Invitation to Participate4th March – 7th Marchltake an active part in the UK’s leading annual meeting for our industrylsubmit a poster – ﬁnal date Friday 31st January 2025*lconsider giving an oral presentation of your poster as part of the main scientiﬁc programme, it could also be accepted within the ﬁrst time presenter’s category – closing date Friday 29th November 2024*lsend your ideas today on the Submission form available from www.iat.org.uk (*posters will not be accepted for display at Congress unless they have been properly submitted and approved by the Congress Committee)ltwo best posters will receive a prize based on the criteria: animal welfare / scientiﬁc contentlplus claim up to 10 CPD points – details given on acceptance of submissionContact: congress@iat.org.ukANNIVERSARY1950 � 2025Technicians and Vets: a partnership for animal welfareCALL FOR WORKSHOPSltake an active part in the UK’s leading annual meeting for our industryldo you have an area of expertise? (i.e. work with a more unusual species, bio-security, management, health & safety, been involved in a new build, environmental enrichment, GA breeding, ageing animals, transport, etc)lcould you run a 1 - 2 hour interactive workshop and qualify for a free congress?lsend your ideas today on the Submission form available from www.iat.org.uklﬁnal date for submissions: Friday 29th November 2024Contact: congress@iat.org.ukCongress2025CONGRESS Invitation to Participate4th March – 7th MarchANNIVERSARY1950 � 2025

BulletinAugust 2024 • 19 Branch Liaison Committee (BLC) meeting Held on 19th June 2024 On 19th June 2024 at 15:00 the Branch Liaison Committee held their meeting via Zoom. The meeting started with the usual welcomes and introduction from all the Branch Representatives who joined. All Branches had at least one representative attend and also included the new Berkshire and Wiltshire Branch.The meeting started by discussing Congress 2024, which made £1,170 from the rafﬂe. The IAT Council has generously said they will add £230 to this, making the ﬁnal amount raised for AS-ET £1,400. A huge thank you to Edinburgh Branch for arranging the rafﬂe and a big thank you to IAT Council for boosting the total amount.The charity for Congress next year will be different. It will be selected from a list of charities nominated from each Branch. The rafﬂe next year will be organised by the Branch with the chosen charity. In the next few months, we should know who has been voted for by the Branches. Next year, Congress will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of IAT. Ideas were discussed for potential games and activities to run on the IAT stand. Some great ideas were discussed and are being followed up.Other items discussed included “what have you done to make a difference?”. We are looking for 100 great ideas of improvements that have been made in our line of work. These can be big or small improvements and it would be great to get more responses. So, people with ideas, please get in touch with your Branch Representative, who can point you to ways of submitting it, or look out for posters about this that are being circulated or details in the Bulletin (including this edition page 38 & 40) or e-newsletter.The Autumn Bulletin will include some fun Halloween related games and competitions so keep your eyes peeled for those, we already have the pumpkin carving competition on page 46! The meeting was concluded with the next and ﬁnal meeting of 2024 being held in November, again via Zoom. Reporter: Tara McLaughlin

The IAT EDI feature this month returns toLet’s talk about ... Disability and the workplace According to the Family Resources Survey 2022/23, there are 16.1 million disabled people in the UK. There are seven million people of working age with a disability or long term health condition in the UK, only half of them are in work. This represents a huge pool of talent that businesses are potentially missing out on.What does disability mean? Disability is deﬁned differently for different purposes. For employment purposes in the UK, the deﬁnition is contained in the Equality Act 2010: a person is ‘disabled’ if they have a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.‘Long-term’ means that the condition must last, or be likely to last, for more than 12 months, or is likely to last for the rest of the life of the person affected.Many disabled people (as well as those with long-term health conditions who are already in employment) either face prejudice or a lack of provision when it comes to the support they need to help them reach their potential or, sometimes, to even remain in work. Too many people working with a disability choose not to disclose it to their employer for fear of negative consequences (in terms of their career or job security) CIPD (2020)It has never been so important to raise disability awareness, as it is today. Having a physical or hidden disability should not impact on what anyone can achieve; people need to be deﬁned by their ability, and not their disability. Stephen Hawking, one of the greatest ever scientists, and role model was quoted: “Concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things it interferes with. Don’t be disabled in spirit, as well as physically.” Stephen Hawking (interview in the New York Times, 2011)Disability discrimination may arise in many ways including:l direct discrimination (being treated unfairly because of a disability)l indirect discrimination (a policy, practice, or rule which applies to everyone in the same way but it has a worse effect on some than others)l harassment (subjecting another person to prejudice remarks or actions) l victimisation (treating someone badly)l failure to make reasonable adjustmentsWhat can I do as an Employer?1. Develop a diversity and inclusion policy detailing required training, reasonable adjustments and support available. A policy also demonstrates the organisation takes its legal and moral obligations towards being a diverse and inclusive employer seriously. It can also encourage employees to treat others equally.2. Reasonable adjustments must be considered with a speciﬁc individual and their speciﬁc role in mind. Adjustments can include:- Altering premises – such as automated doors, providing ramps, quiet spaces, alternative formats of signage or directions around the building.Let’s talk about ... Disability and the workplaceMental Health Awarenesswww.iat.org.uk- Altering assessment procedures – such as giving extra time, providing assistive technology or ergonomic equipment.- Training or mentoring – to support an employee to use new adjustments (such as speech to text software), or coping strategies (common with, for example, dyslexia or mental health conditions).- Modiﬁed or specialist equipment – such as supportive chairs, height-adjustable or standing desks.- Communication – providing an interpreter (for people who are, for example, deaf or who have a speech impairment).- Time off during working hours – for example, for hospital appointments, physiotherapy, counselling, or treatment.- Introduce ﬂexible working or adjusted hours.A line manager along with the employee and, for example, occupational health, may come up with a range of adjustments that might remove the barrier the employee with a disability or condition is experiencing but the employer needs to make an evidence-based decision if these adjustments are ‘reasonable’.What can I do as an employee with a disability?- If comfortable, talk to your co-workers, that way they can understand your disability, and will not make assumptions on your behalf.- If you are comfortable to do so, discuss your feelings. Let people know what you would ﬁnd most helpful.- If the workplace needs adjustments that will assist you, bring it to the attention of management.- If a situation makes you feel uncomfortable or excluded, and you feel comfortable to do so, speak out, and tell your co workers how the situation, excludes you being involved.How can we all help reduce disability discrimination? - Challenge stereotypical behaviour and thinking – unconscious bias can lead to bad decision making.- Promote a supportive and inclusive workplace.- Be open and talk about any issues as they may arise.- Ensure everyone receives the appropriate diversity and inclusion training provided by employers.- Relative related existing policies and practices which may have an impact on employees with a disability or long-term condition – for example, recruitment and selection, sickness and attendance, performance, grievance, bullying and harassment, and diversity and inclusion.Institute of Animal TechnologyCOUNCILEDI GroupThe IAT EDI feature this month returns toLet’s talk about ... Disability and the workplace According to the Family Resources Survey 2022/23, there are 16.1 million disabled people in the UK. There are seven million people of working age with a disability or long term health condition in the UK, only half of them are in work. This represents a huge pool of talent that businesses are potentially missing out on.What does disability mean? Disability is deﬁned differently for different purposes. For employment purposes in the UK, the deﬁnition is contained in the Equality Act 2010: a person is ‘disabled’ if they have a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.‘Long-term’ means that the condition must last, or be likely to last, for more than 12 months, or is likely to last for the rest of the life of the person affected.Many disabled people (as well as those with long-term health conditions who are already in employment) either face prejudice or a lack of provision when it comes to the support they need to help them reach their potential or, sometimes, to even remain in work. Too many people working with a disability choose not to disclose it to their employer for fear of negative consequences (in terms of their career or job security) CIPD (2020)It has never been so important to raise disability awareness, as it is today. Having a physical or hidden disability should not impact on what anyone can achieve; people need to be deﬁned by their ability, and not their disability. Stephen Hawking, one of the greatest ever scientists, and role model was quoted: “Concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things it interferes with. Don’t be disabled in spirit, as well as physically.” Stephen Hawking (interview in the New York Times, 2011)Disability discrimination may arise in many ways including:l direct discrimination (being treated unfairly because of a disability)l indirect discrimination (a policy, practice, or rule which applies to everyone in the same way but it has a worse effect on some than others)l harassment (subjecting another person to prejudice remarks or actions) l victimisation (treating someone badly)l failure to make reasonable adjustmentsWhat can I do as an Employer?1. Develop a diversity and inclusion policy detailing required training, reasonable adjustments and support available. A policy also demonstrates the organisation takes its legal and moral obligations towards being a diverse and inclusive employer seriously. It can also encourage employees to treat others equally.2. Reasonable adjustments must be considered with a speciﬁc individual and their speciﬁc role in mind. Adjustments can include:- Altering premises – such as automated doors, providing ramps, quiet spaces, alternative formats of signage or directions around the building.Let’s talk about ... Disability and the workplaceMental Health Awarenesswww.iat.org.uk- Altering assessment procedures – such as giving extra time, providing assistive technology or ergonomic equipment.- Training or mentoring – to support an employee to use new adjustments (such as speech to text software), or coping strategies (common with, for example, dyslexia or mental health conditions).- Modiﬁed or specialist equipment – such as supportive chairs, height-adjustable or standing desks.- Communication – providing an interpreter (for people who are, for example, deaf or who have a speech impairment).- Time off during working hours – for example, for hospital appointments, physiotherapy, counselling, or treatment.- Introduce ﬂexible working or adjusted hours.A line manager along with the employee and, for example, occupational health, may come up with a range of adjustments that might remove the barrier the employee with a disability or condition is experiencing but the employer needs to make an evidence-based decision if these adjustments are ‘reasonable’.What can I do as an employee with a disability?- If comfortable, talk to your co-workers, that way they can understand your disability, and will not make assumptions on your behalf.- If you are comfortable to do so, discuss your feelings. Let people know what you would ﬁnd most helpful.- If the workplace needs adjustments that will assist you, bring it to the attention of management.- If a situation makes you feel uncomfortable or excluded, and you feel comfortable to do so, speak out, and tell your co workers how the situation, excludes you being involved.How can we all help reduce disability discrimination? - Challenge stereotypical behaviour and thinking – unconscious bias can lead to bad decision making.- Promote a supportive and inclusive workplace.- Be open and talk about any issues as they may arise.- Ensure everyone receives the appropriate diversity and inclusion training provided by employers.- Relative related existing policies and practices which may have an impact on employees with a disability or long-term condition – for example, recruitment and selection, sickness and attendance, performance, grievance, bullying and harassment, and diversity and inclusion.Institute of Animal TechnologyCOUNCILEDI Group

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Bulletin24 • August 2024 Standing Up for Animal ResearchDuring the 2023 ‘Mice In Research Week’, the Babraham Institute – https://www.babraham.ac.uk/our-research/animal-research seized the opportunity to carry out a technician-led ‘Mice in Research’ Instagram takeover of the UAR (Understanding Animals in Research) account. Aimee Paterson, the Small Animal Facility Supervisor at the Babraham Institute, brought her colleagues together to share the work of the Institute. The Institute undertakes fundamental research to understand human biology and create the foundation for strategies to improve health, especially as we age. Aimee showed great courage in allowing her name and face to appear on social media as a representative of animal research and for this she received the Inaugural Professor Sir Colin Blakemore Memorial Award, https://www.babraham.ac.uk/ news/2023/12/openness-sir-colin-blakemore-award.The Babraham Instagram takeover opened the door to the Institute’s animal unit, explaining how mice are cared for and how they are used in research at the Institute, with a focus on the special population of aged mice. It was an opportunity for Aimee to show off her skills, her work and the animals she cares for:“I’m a massive animal lover and that’s why I am an Animal Technician. I think there are a lot of misconceptions about our role. I wanted to show just how important technicians are to research. We are all animal lovers with a high level of education and experience, dedicated to the care of animals. We should be proud of what we do.”Technicians were at the front of the stage for this takeover, showcasing their important role in research and their dedication to animal welfare. Aimee explained:“Technicians are too often the silent actors in the background of research. It can be hard to explain what we do. Physically seeing it changes that. It’s been nice to show our friends and family what we do, how much we care, and how much we put into improving our standards for the animals.”For her leadership in coordinating the facility’s participation in the Instagram takeover, a colleague of Aimee’s, Louisa Wood, nominated her for the inaugural Professor Sir Colin Blakemore Memorial Award. Impressed by how Aimee opened the doors to the Institute’s lab and placed herself in front of a very public and uncontrolled audience, UAR was absolutely delighted to award Aimee a prize – https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/ openness-awards-and-paget-lecture-2023 that recognises an individual from a

BulletinAugust 2024 • 25signatory organisation who has worked to improve public understanding of how and why animals are used in the UK. Aimee’s exemplary courage and dedication to showcasing animal research reﬂ ect the spirit of this award.“We are really proud of our animal techs,” comments Dr Louisa Wood, Head of Communications at the Babraham Institute. “Providing a platform where people could see them, their work and the animal facility was particularly important to us. It was a team effort, but Aimee’s willingness and enthusiasm really made it a reality. Her personality shone bright.”From an institutional perspective, the takeover was another opportunity to engage with the public, something the Babraham Institute does really well. “The Institute has a thriving public engagement programme. We already offer on and offsite virtual tours of the facility but this was the ﬁ rst time we got to show the daily checks of the mice in a face-to-camera format,” explains Louisa. “It allowed us to go above and beyond what we already do to invite the public to engage with our work.”The Instagram takeover format – https://www.babraham.ac.uk/blog/Getting-social-BSU also allows for two-way engagement. The public can interact almost live with the researchers and technicians in a Q and A session. “It’s a scary idea to do something that you’ve never done before, but I’m always quite happy to try out new things, learn, and grow,” said Aimee. “We’ve had a lot of positive feedback and engagement. Since then, I have even had another animal facility in the area contact me for advice.”The experience is destined to be repeated according to Louisa: “It will deﬁ nitelygrow. The takeover really inspired people to reﬂ ect on what they would like toinclude in their role. We’re already seeing the fruits of this with increased participation of Animal Technicians in our public engagement and communicationsactivities.” The UAR team are thrilled to see more technicians bravely stepping forward to engage with the public. For her leadership in coordinating the facility’s participation in the Instagram takeover, a colleague of Aimee’s, Louisa Wood, nominated her for the inaugural Professor Sir Colin Blakemore Memorial Award. Impressed by how Aimee opened the doors to the Institute’s lab and placed herself in front of a very public and uncontrolled audience, UAR was absolutely delighted to award Aimee a prize - https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/openness-awards-and-paget-lecture-2023 that recognises an individual from a signatory organisation who has worked to improve public understanding of how and why animals are used in the UK. Aimee’s exemplary courage and dedication to showcasing animal research reflect the spirit of this award. “We are really proud of our animal techs,” comments Dr Louisa Wood, Head of Communications at the Babraham Institute. “Providing a platform where people could see them, their work and the animal facility was particularly

Bulletin26 • August 2024 The Professor Sir Colin Blakemore AwardProfessor Sir Colin Blakemore was a staunch supporter of openness and did not shy away from talking about his work to anyone who would listen. Colin was the recipient of UAR’s very ﬁ rst Openness Award in 2014, and his bravery in continuing to talk about the importance of research using animals in the face of animal rights extremism was an inspiration to many. In memory of Colin, with the blessing of his family and with funding from the Biomedical Research Education Trust, the Professor Sir Colin Blakemore Memorial Award recognises an individual from a signatory organisation who has worked to improve public understanding of how and why animals are used in the UK. This award is about recognising individuals who are supporting openness by sticking their heads above the parapet, being brave and doing something in their own name. There are hundreds of individuals doing lots of small things to push openness forwards, who are not being recognised for their hard work and this award is about them.Reproduced with permission from Understanding Animal ResearchBLCSummer Quiz AnswersGeneral Knowledge1. What does SPF stand for? Sun Protection Factor2. How many ice lollies are sold annually? Approximately 2 Billion3. What percentage of watermelons are water? 92%4. How long do seagulls live? 10-15 Years5. How tall is the Guinness world record-holding tallest sand castle?45ft / 13.7mName the Summer Song6.7.8.Summer Time – DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh PrinceWalking on Sunshine – Katrina and the WavesWatermelon Sugar – Harry Styles

BulletinAugust 2024 • 27Ireland Branch IAT Symposium 2024The Ireland Branch’s annual symposium was held on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 at TBSI, Trinity College Dublin. We had our highest attendance to date with over 180 pre-registered and 179 people arriving on the day. We had ﬁ ve really interesting guest speakers discuss their work from a range of research areas including some extra-terrestrial adventures! The symposium started with a talk on ‘Effective and engaging 3Rs communications’ by Dr Genevieve Barr. She is the Science Manager in the communications team at NC3Rs and is responsible for communicating their work to the scientiﬁ c community, as well as the media and general public. Her talk was focussed on how the NC3Rs can effectively communicate their work and 3Rs for a range of audiences and stakeholders. Topics covered in Dr Barr’s talk included addressing animal use, the importance of good communication for scientists, identifying key messages, tips for scientiﬁ c writing, adapting reports for different audiences, how to engage with the general public to improve communication and navigate conversations about animal research with diverse audiences.

Bulletin28 • August 2024 The second talk of the day was from Dr Kate Connor on ‘Sunﬂ ower seeds, scruff guards and Sudocreme: Reﬁ nement of in vivo wireless telemetry protocols in a model of brain tumour related epilepsy’. Dr Connor is a Research Fellow in The Discipline of Physiology in Trinity College and is also an honorary lecturer at RCSI in Ireland School of Medicine. For the last 8 years, her work has been concentrated within neuro-oncology ﬁ eld including work to focus on the development of improved and clinically faithful glioblastoma (GBM) rodent models; with an overall aim to guide biomarker and pre-clinical precision therapy strategies. She has established a model of brain tumour related epilepsy (BTRE) which implements longitudinal wireless telemetry and ex vivoelectrophysiological recordings to develop gene therapy approaches which impact tumour progression and prevent seizures propagation in the peritumoral region. In parallel to the work on BTRE, she aims to develop reﬁ nement methods in animal handling and reduce stress in mice bearing implanted telemetry devices. The use of environmental enrichment and encouraging natural foraging behaviours exhibited by the mice while overcoming difﬁ culties in handling mice with implanted telemetry devices was at the centre of her talk. She also discussed how it was vital to ensure that habituation before any procedure was necessary to help reduce the stress on the animals after surgery. Genevieve Barr from the NC3RsGenevieve Barr from the NC3RsKate Connor from Trinity CollegeKate Connor from Trinity College

BulletinAugust 2024 • 29It was then time to break for lunch, which was kindly sponsored by Tecniplast and MMM Group. This provided an opportunity for everyone to network and visit the numerous trade stands to catch up on the latest products and services. Paul Flecknell, Emeritus Profession at Newcastle University and Director ofFlaire Consultants Ltdextensive ‘hands-on’ experience with surgical procedures, anaesthesia, analgesia and peri-operative care. As Head of the Pain and Animal Welfare Science group in Newcastle University, he has published over 150 scientiﬁ c papers, reviews and book chapters in the ﬁ eld of analgesia and anaesthesia of laboratory animals. The seminar covered advances in pain assessment methods in laboratory species, discussed options for analgesic treatments, the difﬁ culties in determining the durations of treatment, the frequency of dosing and approaches to dealing After lunch, the third talk of the day was given by Professor Paul Flecknell via anonline platform, on‘What analgesia should I use and why?’. Prof Flecknell is an Emeritus Professor at Newcastle University and Director of Flaire Consultants Ltd, he has over 40 years’ experience in the ﬁ eld of laboratory animal science and has with the interactions between analgesic agents, pain and researchprotocols. Particular emphasis was given to the development of practical approaches to assessment and management of pain, and how speciﬁ c training such as the use of the grimace scale can be vital tools to help provide effective pain relief.Introducing Paul Flecknell

Bulletin30 • August 2024 The fourth talk of the day was given by Dr Chloe Stevens on ‘Reﬁ ning the life of Zebraﬁ sh’. Dr Stevens is a Senior Scientiﬁ c Ofﬁ cer for the Reﬁ nement in the Animals in Science Department at the RSPCA. Her role involves promoting reﬁ nements and improvements in welfare for ﬁ sh and other aquatic species used in research and testing. Her recent work has focussed on reviewing and disseminating the evidence for the effects of environmental enrichment on laboratory Zebraﬁ sh. During the talk she spoke about the challenges of reﬁ ning the lifetime experiences of laboratory ﬁ sh, discussed some new approaches to improving the welfare of ﬁ sh species, gave some inspiring examples of good practices and suggestions on how little changes within the unit can be a step towards ensuring 3R compliance and improve Animal Welfare for ﬁ sh species. The ﬁ fth and ﬁ nal talk of the day was given by Dr Julie Keeble on ‘Animals that are out of this world’. Dr Keeble is currently Director of Biological Services at King’s College London and has had a career in in vivo research for over 25 years; including a Senior Lectureship in Pharmacology. Alongside her role in Biological Services, Dr Keeble is a consultant in the Space industry, in which she advises and develops experiments for launch to the International Space Station (ISS) and works in collaboration with the International Space Station Education Trust (ISSET). She has been involved in launching over 40 experiments to the ISS over thepast 10 years on behalf of students and researchers all over the world. Dr Keeblediscussed the complex logistics, bio-scientiﬁ c challenges and contingency plans that are associated with space exploration and launching research projects to the ISS. Emphasis was put on how much preparation goes into ensuring the animals are safely transported, then cared for by the astronauts to ensure valid scientiﬁ c research. An example of the research is how different organisms can adapt to zero or microgravity, an example was how Daphnia, ‘Water Fleas’ are used to observe how their swimming behaviours and reproduction success Chloe Stevens from the RSPCAChloe Stevens from the RSPCA

BulletinAugust 2024 • 31is inﬂ uenced by the environmental changes and how this can be a good indicator of stress. The theory is that by understanding the health of water ﬂ eas in orbit, the researchers can assess their use as a model for human health under the same environmental conditions and also their use for setting up simple ecosystems that can survive long space travels. Julie Keeble from Kings College LondonLocomotionIn space

Bulletin32 • August 2024 The event was then closed and everyone was invited to socialise in a nearby pub where food was kindly sponsored by a-tune software AG. This meeting carried 8 IAT and 4 HPRA CPD credits. The Ireland Branch wishes to extend our thanks to our guest speakers, exhibiting trade sponsors, everyone who attended and to TBSI for helping to facilitate the event. Hopefully we will see everyone again next year. If anyone is interested in attending or giving a talk at the 2025 symposium please get in touch, we would love to hear from you irelandiatsec@gmail.com . Reporter: Lisa WatsonNASA’s Rodent Research

BulletinAugust 2024 • 33ALL ABOARD…!IAT West Middlesex Branch Boat PartyHeld 12.07.24Yo ho ho! The West Middlesex Branch cast off for an industry social event exploring along the not so high seas, where 90 buccaneers had the opportunity to parley along the River Thames in the capital upon the MV Revelry. Everyone say “Jolly Roger!” The afternoon kicked off with Ahoy! meet and greet at the Westminster Millennium Pier where everyone received a ﬂ ower garland upon check in before sailing away for a fun ﬁ lled evening with their crewmates.Everyone say “Jolly Roger!”

Bulletin34 • August 2024 Iconic illuminated Tower Bridge Caroline Zverev: Flower Girl We were lock, stock and barrel – with a disco and DJ entertainment, dinner and refreshments – all while soaking up the iconic sights of London into the night including the impressive, illuminated, Tower Bridge. During the evening it was all hands-on deck, as we got the delights of the event’s generous sponsors, Sychem Ltd, Datesand, Tecniplast UK, LBS and IPS. Caroline Zverev: Flower GirlIconic illuminated Tower Bridge

BulletinAugust 2024 • 35The ‘Admiral’ sponsor representatives sang their shanties and busted out their best moves on the danceﬂ oor with the organiser’s committee and colleagues from institutes across the capital and beyond. There must have been a sun dance performed there, as after the questionable summer weather, we were treated to a rain free day and night! Some of our generous sponsors Some of our generous sponsors Sun dance or is it the conga line... oh its candy! Sun dance or is it the conga line... Oh it’s Candy!

Bulletin36 • August 2024 It was an impressive turn out, all in support of the West Middlesex Branch – some even came prepared with their best nautical attire. It was an impressive turn out, all in support of the West Middlesex Branch – IAT shipmates IAT shipmates Getting into the Nautical theme: Clare and Sara Getting into the Nautical theme: Clare and Sara

BulletinAugust 2024 • 37With sea legs sore from dancing, the night drew to an end, when we all walked the gangplank back to shore, we all thanked our (aaarrrgghhh!) lucky stars for a break in the weather and a great atmosphere in a much-needed adventure with me hearties from across the industry. Roll on next year!!Reporter: Christine Zverev and Caroline ZverevA fantastic night celebrating with my BRF team! I really enjoyed meeting colleagues from other institutes, some of whom I recognised from past conferences. The DJ kept us on our feet all night busting our moves on the dance ﬂ oor! Would highly recommend – attending next year! – Serena HettiarachchiTwas a good time – Chris ReidI had such a fun time catching up with colleagues and dancing to great music – Lauren BakerWhat a great evening Clare! Thank you and the IAT WMB for organising such an amazing event – Antony HorwoodWe deﬁ nitely rocked the boat!” (like the song) – Susan Fortella

Bulletin38 • August 2024 WE NEED YOU!Have you made a difference in your work place?The IAT Branch Liaison Committee are looking for 100 greatimprovements that have been made in the industry. This couldbe anything.Follow the link or the QR code to submit your ideahttps://forms.office.com/e/E6A46nKd6KWE NEED YOU!Have you made a difference in your work place?The IAT Branch Liaison Committee are looking for 100 greatimprovements that have been made in the industry. This couldbe anything.Follow the link or the QR code to submit your ideahttps://forms.office.com/e/E6A46nKd6K

BulletinAugust 2024 • 39The SH&S Branch will be The SH&S Branchwill be joining a guided tour of the tour of the near Guildford, Surrey. near Guildford,Surrey. The tour includes a tasting The tourincludes a tasting session.Meet at 12.45 (tour starts at 1.00) & finishes about 2.30Ticket ££10 for members for members (If there are spare tickets, one guest per (If there are spare ticketsIf there are spare ticketsmember, they must be over 18) For more details, or to register attendance please contact: Fran Whitmore on fran.whitmore@pirbright.ac.uk

Bulletin40 • August 2024 WE NEED YOU!Have you made a difference in your work place?The IAT Branch Liaison Committee are looking for 100 greatimprovements that have been made in the industry. It could beanything.Follow the link or the QR code to submit your ideahttps://forms.office.com/e/E6A46nKd6KWE NEED YOU!Have you made a difference in your work place?The IAT Branch Liaison Committee are looking for 100 greatimprovements that have been made in the industry. It could beanything.Follow the link or the QR code to submit your ideahttps://forms.office.com/e/E6A46nKd6KAS-ET is a charity to advance education and promote excellence in the careand welfare of animals used in science. Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15Bulletin18 •July 2020Jul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:02 Page 18

BulletinAugust 2024 • 41AS-ET is a charity to advance education and promote excellence in the careand welfare of animals used in science. Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. 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Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. 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Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15Bulletin18 •July 2020Jul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:02 Page 18AS-ET is a charity to advance education and promote excellence in the careand welfare of animals used in science. Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014•15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15Bulletin18 •July 2020Jul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:02 Page 18AS-ET is a charity to advance education and promote excellence in the careand welfare of animals used in science. Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014•15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15Bulletin18 •July 2020Jul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:02 Page 18AS-ET is a charity to advance education and promote excellence in the careand welfare of animals used in science. Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014•15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15Bulletin18 •July 2020Jul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:02 Page 18AS-ET is a charity to advance education and promote excellence in the careand welfare of animals used in science. Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15Bulletin18 •July 2020Jul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:02 Page 18AS-ET is a charity to advance education and promote excellence in the careand welfare of animals used in science. Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014•15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15Bulletin18 •July 2020Jul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:02 Page 18

IAT NW BRANCHPOSTER DAY2024THURSDAY 5TH SEPTEMBERAnyone wishing to submit a poster for the competition should contact Emma Owen via emma.l.owen@manchester.ac.ukTrade enquiries should contact Nicky Windows via nicky@datesand.comJoin us for thisyear’s event:• Win £500 cash• Inspirational talks• Trade tables• Free lunchRegistration opening soon. Look out for the link on IAT channels

Copies can be ordered via the IAT website www.iat.org.uk/booksDo you need a reference book? If so, have you thought about ILASTW? This is an excellent entry level learning resource, ideal for those studying for ﬁrst level qualiﬁcations. The book has been thoroughly revised into its third edition and is available to purchase as a download ﬁle and as a hard copy. This book is competitively priced – the hard copy at £20.00 (packaging and postage are included) and at £15.00 for the pdf download version.If you are seeking multiple copies of the book for your facility or department, a bulk purchase price is available. Details and an order form can be found on the IAT website – www.iat.org.uk/booksl Paperback: 232 pagesl Publisher: Institute of Animal Technology (November 2017)l Language: Englishl ISBN-13: 978-1-9999168-0-0l Cost: £20.00 (includes free p&p within the UK – overseas postage will be charged)Are you undertaking IAT Level 2 and 3 qualifications?

Bulletin44 • August 2024 , ATWwww.atwjournal.com ATW aims to be the medium for Animal Technologists and all thoseconcerned with the care and welfare of animals used for research purposes to communicate ‘good practice’. In particular, it aims topromote and develop the 3Rs, particularly in respect of reﬁ nement. The journal also promotes the generally accepted 4th R – responsibility;The responsibility that all Animal Technologists have in ensuring dissemination of ‘good practice’ to every institution using animals in research. ATW enjoys a unique position as the scientiﬁ c publication for leading organisations for the welfare of animals used in research.To Read Online – https://www.atwjournal.com/Animal Technology and Welfare (ATW) Journal OnlineSITUATIONS VACANTVisit the Careers pages on the IAT Website for the latest vacancieshttps://www.iat.org.uk/vacanciesRecruitment advertising details from mail@prcassoc.co.ukSponsored by:Please email Robert Orvis: robert.orvis@astrazeneca.com to book your team and their meal option. Choices are: Beef or Chicken or Spicy-Bean burger meal.6 persons per team at £10.00 each as Agenda Life Sciences is generously sponsoring the remaining £8.95 per person.Note: Teams of fewer than 6 in a team are welcome, but the minimum cost is £60. Prizes for the highest scoring team and individual.Booking & Payment - in advance.Latest booking date: 10th May BACS payment to: HSBC - Cambridge I.A.T. branch 40-40-45 41322745 Reference: Your team nameWednesday 17th May 2023Tenpin Cambridge Leisure Park, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7DYArrive at 5.30 - Bowling starts at 6pm

Skin swabbing: refining genotyping of small-bodied fishes The NC3Rs has collaborated with experts to create a resource aimed at researchers and technicians who want to learn more about the practical and welfare aspects of switching from fin clipping to skin swabbing. The resource includes: ▪ Commonly asked questions answered in detail by experts in skin swabbing and laboratory fish welfare. ▪ A table comparing the practical aspects of fin clipping and skin swabbing. ▪ A skin swabbing protocol, peer-reviewed literature, and videos to help you develop and implement a swabbing protocol in your own facility. ▪ Advice on refining genotyping procedures if you facility is not yet ready to make the switch to skin swabbing. www.nc3rs.org.uk/fishswabbing Minimising aggression in group-housed mice The NC3Rs has created a new resource providing recommendations for preventing and managing aggression between group-housed mice. The recommendations focus on male mice and are based on published literature. Sources include the NC3Rs mouse aggression study, which analysed data from 137,580 male mice that was collected by animal technicians across 44 facilities. The resource also includes general information that can be applied to both sexes, such as guidance on understanding sudden behavioural changes and monitoring aggression in mice. www.nc3rs.org.uk/mouse-aggression

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BulletinAugust 2024 • 47Front cover: Sleepy Seal Courtesy: Norman Mortell DIARY DatesTo View NowProcedures with Care To view: https://researchanimaltraining.com/article-categories/procedures-with-care/To View NowEnvironmental Health Monitoring is a 3Rs Replacement for Live Sentinel RodentsNA3RsC 2021To view: https://www.na3rsc.org/ health-monitoring/presentations/ Available on applicationNC3Rs TrainingIncludes: Introduction to ethics and the 3Rs and EDA workshops Details: https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/3rs-training2nd September 2024Congress 2025Online registration opens – see page 45th September 20242024 Poster Day Northwest BranchManchesterDetails: Page 4210th September 2024Practical Skills WorkshopNortheast and Midlands BranchesShefﬁ eldDetails: Page 1328th September 2024Tour of Silent Pool Gin DistillerySurrey, Hampshire and Sussex BranchSurreyDetails: Page 3910th October 2024Animal Technician ConferenceCambridgeRegister: https/ATC24eventbrite.co.uk15th October 2024Establishing and Maintaining a Germ-Free FacilityManchesterDetails: vicky.taylor-2@manchester.ac.uk3rd – 7th November 2024AALAS ConferenceNashville, USADetails: https://www.aalas.org/national-meeting6th November 2024Final submission of carved pumpkin images Branch Liaison Contacts (BLC)Details: Page 4618th – 20th November 2024LASA ConferenceWest MidlandsDetails: https://my.lasa.co.uk/item.php?eventid=119th – 21st November 2024Anaesthesia and perioperative care of laboratory rodents and rabbits workshopFlaire ConsultantsOnlineDetails: https://researchanimaltraining.com/events25th – 28th November 2024Recognition, prevention and alleviation of pain and distress in laboratory animals workshopFlaire ConsultantsOnlineDetails: https://researchanimaltraining.com/events

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