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Vol 59 No 3 March 2023BulletinInstitute of Animal Technology•Dispatches •Surveys •Tech Month•Tech Month•Virtual Network Support Forum•EDI – Menopause at Work• Branch News•AS-ET News•Diary DatesIAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 1 28/02/2023 11:39

Agenda welcomes new division through Allentown partnershipIt’s a really exciting time here at Agenda and we are delighted to announce that Allentown has restructured its UK operations and partnered with us to create a dedicated division, delivering the full wrap-around on sales, service, and customer support.From Sales and Support, to Service - You’re Completely Protected. Allentown has exclusively partnered with us to ensure you remain delighted with their products and approach to customer satisfaction.We pride ourselves on our customer service, so if you have any questions, please reach out to the Agenda team. We'll be pleased to answer any questions you have or help you out with anything.For enquires please contact hello@allentown.co.ukIAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 2 28/02/2023 11:39

Vol 59 No 3 March 2023CONTENTSEDITOR*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 12:11BulletinDear Readers 5Virtual Network Support Forum 6Tech Month 7Dispatches 8AAALAC International Fellowship Award 9EDI – It’s OK Not To Be OKay – Lets Talk About Menopause At Work10-11AS-ET News 12-13Branch News: Edinburgh AGM and Spiny Mouse Presentation 16-18Situations Vacant 18Branch News: Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex AGM and Meeting 19-20Branch News: North West Poster Day 21 Diary Dates 23EDITOR*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 April Bulletin23rd MarchThe opinions expressed in theBulletin do not necessarily reﬂ ect those of the Editor or the Institute.Agenda welcomes new division through Allentown partnershipIt’s a really exciting time here at Agenda and we are delighted to announce that Allentown has restructured its UK operations and partnered with us to create a dedicated division, delivering the full wrap-around on sales, service, and customer support.From Sales and Support, to Service - You’re Completely Protected. Allentown has exclusively partnered with us to ensure you remain delighted with their products and approach to customer satisfaction.We pride ourselves on our customer service, so if you have any questions, please reach out to the Agenda team. We'll be pleased to answer any questions you have or help you out with anything.For enquires please contact hello@allentown.co.ukIAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 3 28/02/2023 11:39

Bulletin4 • March 2023 Agenda’s #TopTech of 2022 is...Emily Harris!Want to be our next #TopTech?Get in touch today!03456 44 55 45 | 01964 671 791hello@agendalifesciences.co.ukwww.agendalifesciences.comEach year we like to recognise technicians who have gone the extra mile, whose achievements, attitude towards work and overall support to research has been fantastic.This year we are proud to announce our Tech of the Year award goes to Emily Harris, who is currently working at a clients’ facility in Cambridge.Emily commenced work with us over a year ago and from the outset she has always gone that extra mile. Her ﬁrst placement was in Edinburgh, she then transferred down to Birmingham and then onto Cambridge where she has been for the past 5 months.Client feedback:“Emily joined Birmingham University as a trainee technician from Agenda in July 2022– during her placement we could immediately see her potential to become an excellent animal technician. During her time with us Emily worked on the breeding ﬂoor learning the husbandry required for GA strains of mice. Emily quickly ﬁtted in as part of the team and showed herself to be a quick learner and great team player.We wish her all the best in establishing a career in the industry.Since Emily started with us, her conﬁdence has ﬂourished; she is able to speak to users about issues and communicates well with her fellow team members. Emily is a very quick learner, which helped her complete all her core husbandry assessments in the ﬁrst few months of being with us. Emily is a very reliable technician and is a great team player as she helps others to make sure things are all complete for the day. I think Emily has worked hard over the last six months and can see why she has won the Tech of the Year for Agenda. Keep up the good work.” We all celebrate Emily’s achievement of this award and congratulate her for her hard work and support to her peers with a ‘Technician of the year’ trophy, £100 in vouchers and an extra day off work!Well done, Emily, Keep up the good work!Agenda’s #TopTech of 2022 is...Emily Harris!Want to be our next #TopTech?Get in touch today!03456 44 55 45 | 01964 671 791hello@agendalifesciences.co.ukwww.agendalifesciences.comEach year we like to recognise technicians who have gone the extra mile, whose achievements, attitude towards work and overall support to research has been fantastic.This year we are proud to announce our Tech of the Year award goes to Emily Harris, who is currently working at a clients’ facility in Cambridge.Emily commenced work with us over a year ago and from the outset she has always gone that extra mile. Her ﬁrst placement was in Edinburgh, she then transferred down to Birmingham and then onto Cambridge where she has been for the past 5 months.Client feedback:“Emily joined Birmingham University as a trainee technician from Agenda in July 2022– during her placement we could immediately see her potential to become an excellent animal technician. During her time with us Emily worked on the breeding ﬂoor learning the husbandry required for GA strains of mice. Emily quickly ﬁtted in as part of the team and showed herself to be a quick learner and great team player.We wish her all the best in establishing a career in the industry.Since Emily started with us, her conﬁdence has ﬂourished; she is able to speak to users about issues and communicates well with her fellow team members. Emily is a very quick learner, which helped her complete all her core husbandry assessments in the ﬁrst few months of being with us. Emily is a very reliable technician and is a great team player as she helps others to make sure things are all complete for the day. I think Emily has worked hard over the last six months and can see why she has won the Tech of the Year for Agenda. Keep up the good work.” We all celebrate Emily’s achievement of this award and congratulate her for her hard work and support to her peers with a ‘Technician of the year’ trophy, £100 in vouchers and an extra day off work!Well done, Emily, Keep up the good work!IAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 4 28/02/2023 11:39

BulletinJuly 2020• 5Dear ReadersTwo things to tell you, as we graduallycome out of hibernation. The first thing to say,we are now back in printed form, so I do hope youare now returning back to a more structured way ofworking and reading this in the tea room! The second thing, something you will have alreadynoticed – the July edition of the Bulletin is muchsmaller than usual. There are a couple of reasons forthis, obviously while we have been in lockdown, wehave not been attending any conferences, meetings, seminars orworkshops in person, these have all been postponed or pushed intovirtual meetings. Most of which have been done at very short notice – socurrently there is nothing much to report. Additionally, because of theunscheduled changes to our lives, the Bulletin has begun to get verybehind in our print schedule, which we now need to get back as wereturn to printed format. Our August edition will also be small – but Iguarantee our September edition will be back to normal!Back with this edition, we do have some articles of interest to you – let’sstart with MySociety – the IAT membership database. Read pages 8-11 foran explanation of how this works and how you can use it. This is ofinterest to us all, but especially so to those of us who are RAnTechs – wecan use the database to track and keep records of our CPD.Elsewhere, we have AS-ET news, which includes information on the essaycompetition – prize a trip to Congress 2021. See page 16 to see if you areeligible – even if you are not, please pass the information on to thosewho are.Make sure you take care and …Keep Reading!CarolePoverty IAT LAUNCHES EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY GenderRaceSexual OrientationDiscriminationAgeReligion or BeliefDisabilityEthnicityFairAnti-oppres sive practiceFairYout h WorkSexValuesEmpowermentLegislationDifferenc eSocietyEqualRightsStatusOpportunitiesClassBeliefsEducationNOBODY IS THE SAME BUT EVERYONE IS EQUALInstitute of Animal TechnologyAdvancing and promoting excellence in the care and welfare of animals in scienceEnsuring policies, procedures and processes don’t discriminateEducation - equal access to opportunitiesCreating an inclusive culture for allwww.iat.org.uk/equalityGROUPJul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:01 Page 5March 2023• 5BulletinKeep Reading!Carole As I write this, Congress looms close and as usual I cannot believe another year has passed. I think this is the twenty- rst time I have attended, or maybe the twentieth, as we missed one due to COVID and another was held online. I suppose I did not miss the online event, but it is not really the same, attending in my home of ce. In any case, I look forward, as always, to seeing lots of you there and the programme looks packed and interesting. I have noticed from previous years that both the February and March editions of the Bulletin contain details of the Branch AGMs and talks that usually accompany them. This year is no different – we have two branch reports, one from Edinburgh and one from Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex. They both had really interesting presentations. In Edinburgh they now have a colony of Cairo Spiny Mice which seem really cute, if not dif cult to handle! See pages 16 – 18 for that report. Down in Southampton, the SH&S were treated to a presentation on developments in monoclonal antibody for cancer therapies. You can read about this important research on pages 19 – 20. On a different subject but still in the same report, what a shame to read about  nancial losses arising from their beer tour, it has been reported on in a previous issue and looked really good. Elsewhere, if you have ever wanted to become a RAnTech, then see Dispatches – page 8, which describes the entry requirements for becoming one. Also in the same piece there is information about the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body – the RSPCA have created an online resource called the AWERB Directory, which is very useful if you sit on an AWERB and even if you do not it is de nitely worth bringing to the attention of those who do.I hope to see many of you at Congress andAgenda’s #TopTech of 2022 is...Emily Harris!Want to be our next #TopTech?Get in touch today!03456 44 55 45 | 01964 671 791hello@agendalifesciences.co.ukwww.agendalifesciences.comEach year we like to recognise technicians who have gone the extra mile, whose achievements, attitude towards work and overall support to research has been fantastic.This year we are proud to announce our Tech of the Year award goes to Emily Harris, who is currently working at a clients’ facility in Cambridge.Emily commenced work with us over a year ago and from the outset she has always gone that extra mile. Her ﬁrst placement was in Edinburgh, she then transferred down to Birmingham and then onto Cambridge where she has been for the past 5 months.Client feedback:“Emily joined Birmingham University as a trainee technician from Agenda in July 2022– during her placement we could immediately see her potential to become an excellent animal technician. During her time with us Emily worked on the breeding ﬂoor learning the husbandry required for GA strains of mice. Emily quickly ﬁtted in as part of the team and showed herself to be a quick learner and great team player.We wish her all the best in establishing a career in the industry.Since Emily started with us, her conﬁdence has ﬂourished; she is able to speak to users about issues and communicates well with her fellow team members. Emily is a very quick learner, which helped her complete all her core husbandry assessments in the ﬁrst few months of being with us. Emily is a very reliable technician and is a great team player as she helps others to make sure things are all complete for the day. I think Emily has worked hard over the last six months and can see why she has won the Tech of the Year for Agenda. Keep up the good work.” We all celebrate Emily’s achievement of this award and congratulate her for her hard work and support to her peers with a ‘Technician of the year’ trophy, £100 in vouchers and an extra day off work!Well done, Emily, Keep up the good work!Agenda’s #TopTech of 2022 is...Emily Harris!Want to be our next #TopTech?Get in touch today!03456 44 55 45 | 01964 671 791hello@agendalifesciences.co.ukwww.agendalifesciences.comEach year we like to recognise technicians who have gone the extra mile, whose achievements, attitude towards work and overall support to research has been fantastic.This year we are proud to announce our Tech of the Year award goes to Emily Harris, who is currently working at a clients’ facility in Cambridge.Emily commenced work with us over a year ago and from the outset she has always gone that extra mile. Her ﬁrst placement was in Edinburgh, she then transferred down to Birmingham and then onto Cambridge where she has been for the past 5 months.Client feedback:“Emily joined Birmingham University as a trainee technician from Agenda in July 2022– during her placement we could immediately see her potential to become an excellent animal technician. During her time with us Emily worked on the breeding ﬂoor learning the husbandry required for GA strains of mice. Emily quickly ﬁtted in as part of the team and showed herself to be a quick learner and great team player.We wish her all the best in establishing a career in the industry.Since Emily started with us, her conﬁdence has ﬂourished; she is able to speak to users about issues and communicates well with her fellow team members. Emily is a very quick learner, which helped her complete all her core husbandry assessments in the ﬁrst few months of being with us. Emily is a very reliable technician and is a great team player as she helps others to make sure things are all complete for the day. I think Emily has worked hard over the last six months and can see why she has won the Tech of the Year for Agenda. Keep up the good work.” We all celebrate Emily’s achievement of this award and congratulate her for her hard work and support to her peers with a ‘Technician of the year’ trophy, £100 in vouchers and an extra day off work!Well done, Emily, Keep up the good work!IAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 5 28/02/2023 11:39

It’s OK … NOT TO BE OKAY …IAT – Virtual Network Support ForumHas it not been your day, your week, your month or even your year? Or just fancy a catch up with friendly people?Then drop in to say a quick ‘hello’ or for longer, if you have time for a chat the IAT will be there for you! Every Thursday at 12.30 join us on zoom: CLICK TO JOINhttps://tinyurl.com/5ax86u9tMental Health Awarenesswww.iat.org.ukInstitute ofAnimal TechnologyCOUNCILEDI GroupEquity, Diversity and InclusionIt is nearly that time of year again where we celebrate the amazing work Animal Technicians have beendoing for the industry and we are planning many events both online and within your own Establishments. So get your competition heads on ready for the fun challenges - Technician Bingo, Tech Month Quiz andthe new ‘Mouse in the House’ photo competition are just a few of the events available to join in with.There will be various prizes on offer in the form of Amazon vouchers and you can do these challengeson your own or in teams. Evidence of last year’s entries can be seen online.For more information see www.iat.org.uk Good luck and enjoy!Institute ofAnimal TechnologyGET READY FOR …IAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 6 28/02/2023 11:39

Bulletin8 • March 2023 Dispatches...The AWERB DirectoryAs part of its work to champion and empower the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB), the RSPCA has produced a new online resource – The AWERB Directory. This brings together key resources for AWERBs producedby a range of organisations and is available here: https://science.rspca.org.uk/sciencegroup/researchanimals/ethicalreview/uk/resourcesThe resources are grouped into topics including self-assessment, scientist engagement and induction and training for members. It’s designed to be user-friendly, with questions for AWERBs to consider and each topic-related page iseasy to print or view on screen. The RSPCA is encouraging establishments to link to the page from their intranet and share the URL widely with internal and external colleagues. Please use the Directory and pass it on to your AWERB, withthe RSPCA would welcome any feedback at animalsinscience@rspca.org.ukAre you thinking of applying for Registered Animal Technologist (RAnTech) status?If so, we will be offering interviews at Congress. You can complete the application form on the website and let us know that you are attending. We will then arrange an interview panel accordingly.Full details on eligibility and how to apply can be found here on the IAT Website here:- https://www.iat.org.uk/rantechIn order to apply for RAnTech status, applicants must have a minimum of ﬁ ve years Animal Technology experience, two years of which must be post MIAT or FIAT.To be MIAT qualiﬁ ed, you must have successfully passed the Membership Examination (pre- 2006) or have taken the IAT QCF Level 3 Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology, plus an animal handling and sexing module.For purposes of applying for RAnTech, the two years post MIAT experience will begin from the date of passing the Level 3 qualiﬁ cation and not from the date of the awarding of MIAT itself.If you have any queries, please contact the IAT Administrator – admin@iat.org.ukCall for nominations now open for the popular2023 AAALAC International Fellowship UK AwardIf you are an IAT Registered Technologist (RAnTech) apply by 1 June 2023The AAALAC International Fellowship recognises two outstanding individuals – one IAT Registered (RAnTech) and one AALAS or CALAS (Canada) Registered (RALAT, RLAT, RLATG, CMAR, ARLAT, RMLAT) – who have made (or have the potential to make) signiﬁcant contributions to the ﬁeld of laboratory animal care and use. This Fellowship is valued at more than £3,000. The UK winner will receive a week-long guest visit to prestigious biomedical research facilities in the USA this Autumn, plus complimentary attendance at the National AALAS Meeting, the USA’s largest laboratory animal science and technology meeting being held in Salt Lake City, Utah. All registration, travel, accommodation, meals and out-of-pocket expenses are covered (receipts are required).TO APPLY:1. Write a brief letter nominating yourself (or have someone write this letter on your behalf). 2. Include a 500-word written statement describing why you should be selected. 3. Include a copy of your CV. 4. Include no more than three letters of support. TIPS:Be sure to address these points in your application… – What have you done to promote animal welfare and reﬁnement in your workplace? (i.e. involvement in AWERB, training others, advising on reﬁnement, etc) – What have you done to promote animal welfare and reﬁnement outside of your workplace? (i.e. IAT activities, school visits, public presentations, etc) – How have you shared your knowledge of laboratory animal care with others? (i.e. lectures, posters, workplace projects, etc) – If you are selected, how will this award beneﬁt your career and your associates? – How will you translate this experience back to your workplace and your local association? – Does your package include evidence of leadership or leadership potential and participation with posters, presentations or publications? – Based on your experience, what role does AAALAC International play in ensuring the humane treatment of animals in science? Describe your interactions with AAALAC International (e.g. participated in a visit, helped prepare your organisation/workplace for a site visit, reviewed the information on the AAALAC International website such as the FAQs, position statements, newsletters, attended an AAALAC presentation, etc)? – Have you participated in overseas meetings in the past?Awardees are expected to share their experiences brieﬂy by preparing a written report for AAALAC International and a full report for publication in the IAT Bulletin.Awardees are also expected to communicate their experiences to peers by presenting at a local or national conference (i.e. branch meeting or Congress). Apply online www.aaalac.org/awards/fellowship.award/ 1 June 2023 If you have any questions email: fellow@aaalac.orgFor complete details and a list of selection criteria, visit www.aaalac.orgor email fellow@aaalac.org.The AAALAC International Fellowship Award is presented by AAALAC International through grants from Datesand Group Ltd, in cooperation with AALAS, IAT, MRC and NIH.Don’t delay get your application in now!Individuals interested in applying for the Fellowship Award are expected to consider both real (i.e., ﬁnancial or other personal or professional considerations, such as employment at AAALAC International or Datesand Group Ltd) and perceived (i.e., an appearance of being at an advantage) conﬂicts of interest before submitting their applications. Questions regarding a potential conﬂict of interest may be directed to the AAALAC international Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Dr. Kathryn Bayne (kbayne@aaalac.org).IAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 8 28/02/2023 11:39

Call for nominations now open for the popular2023 AAALAC International Fellowship UK AwardIf you are an IAT Registered Technologist (RAnTech) apply by 1 June 2023The AAALAC International Fellowship recognises two outstanding individuals – one IAT Registered (RAnTech) and one AALAS or CALAS (Canada) Registered (RALAT, RLAT, RLATG, CMAR, ARLAT, RMLAT) – who have made (or have the potential to make) signiﬁcant contributions to the ﬁeld of laboratory animal care and use. This Fellowship is valued at more than £3,000. The UK winner will receive a week-long guest visit to prestigious biomedical research facilities in the USA this Autumn, plus complimentary attendance at the National AALAS Meeting, the USA’s largest laboratory animal science and technology meeting being held in Salt Lake City, Utah. All registration, travel, accommodation, meals and out-of-pocket expenses are covered (receipts are required).TO APPLY:1. Write a brief letter nominating yourself (or have someone write this letter on your behalf). 2. Include a 500-word written statement describing why you should be selected. 3. Include a copy of your CV. 4. Include no more than three letters of support. TIPS:Be sure to address these points in your application… – What have you done to promote animal welfare and reﬁnement in your workplace? (i.e. involvement in AWERB, training others, advising on reﬁnement, etc) – What have you done to promote animal welfare and reﬁnement outside of your workplace? (i.e. IAT activities, school visits, public presentations, etc) – How have you shared your knowledge of laboratory animal care with others? (i.e. lectures, posters, workplace projects, etc) – If you are selected, how will this award beneﬁt your career and your associates? – How will you translate this experience back to your workplace and your local association? – Does your package include evidence of leadership or leadership potential and participation with posters, presentations or publications? – Based on your experience, what role does AAALAC International play in ensuring the humane treatment of animals in science? Describe your interactions with AAALAC International (e.g. participated in a visit, helped prepare your organisation/workplace for a site visit, reviewed the information on the AAALAC International website such as the FAQs, position statements, newsletters, attended an AAALAC presentation, etc)? – Have you participated in overseas meetings in the past?Awardees are expected to share their experiences brieﬂy by preparing a written report for AAALAC International and a full report for publication in the IAT Bulletin.Awardees are also expected to communicate their experiences to peers by presenting at a local or national conference (i.e. branch meeting or Congress). Apply online www.aaalac.org/awards/fellowship.award/ 1 June 2023 If you have any questions email: fellow@aaalac.orgFor complete details and a list of selection criteria, visit www.aaalac.orgor email fellow@aaalac.org.The AAALAC International Fellowship Award is presented by AAALAC International through grants from Datesand Group Ltd, in cooperation with AALAS, IAT, MRC and NIH.Don’t delay get your application in now!Individuals interested in applying for the Fellowship Award are expected to consider both real (i.e., ﬁnancial or other personal or professional considerations, such as employment at AAALAC International or Datesand Group Ltd) and perceived (i.e., an appearance of being at an advantage) conﬂicts of interest before submitting their applications. Questions regarding a potential conﬂict of interest may be directed to the AAALAC international Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Dr. Kathryn Bayne (kbayne@aaalac.org).IAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 9 28/02/2023 11:39

Let’s Talk about ... Menopause at workwww.iat.org.ukInstitute of Animal TechnologyCOUNCILEDI GroupEquity, Diversity and InclusionIt’s OK … NOT TO BE OKAY …Let’s Talk about ... Menopause at workManaging the effects of the menopause at work is important for employers and employees.Menopause can have a huge impact on your life, including relationships and work.For those experiencing symptoms it can be a difﬁcult and stressful time. Everyone will experience the menopause differently and for some, symptoms can be quite severe and can affect people both physically and mentally. The menopause is a natural stage of life which affects most women and other people who have a menstrual cycle. This can include:l trans people – ‘trans’ is an umbrella term used to describe people whose gender is not the same as the sex they were assigned at birthl people with ‘variations of sex development’ (VSD) – some people might prefer to identify as intersex or use the term ‘differences in sex development’ (DSD)It is important for employers to be aware of all of the people who might go through the menopause and menopause symptoms and to support them all equally.The menopause usually happens between 45 and 55 years of age but it can also happen earlier or later in someone’s life. For many people symptoms last about 4 years, but in some cases symptoms can last a lot longer. Symptoms typically include:Mental health symptoms- changes to mood, low mood, anxiety, mood swings, low self-esteem, problems with memory , or concentration ( brain fog)Physical symptoms include:l hot ﬂushes, when you have sudden feelings of hot or cold in your face, neck and chest which can make you dizzyl difﬁculty sleeping, which may be a result of night sweats and make you feel tired and irritable during the dayl palpitations, when your heartbeats suddenly become more noticeablel headaches and migraines that are worse than usuall muscle aches and joint pains l changed body shape and weight gain l skin changes including dry and itchy skinl reduced sex drivel vaginal dryness and pain, itching or discomfort during sexl recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)There are 3 different stages to the menopause:- Perimenopause (around menopause- the time taken for the whole process).- Menopause (the actual process).- Post menopause (the term to describe when someone has gone through the menopause).Some people might also experience early menopause or go through medical menopause earlier in their lives. These types of menopause can be medically complicated, so employers should consider this when supporting their staff.All stages and types of the menopause are different and symptoms can vary from person to person, and range from very mild to severe. It is important that the menopause need to be handled sensitively and conﬁdentially. What can we do?It is important for employers to be aware that the menopause and its symptoms can affect staff at any time. Being aware of this can help staff continue to do their job conﬁdently and effectively. The menopause can also have an impact on those supporting someone going through the menopause, for example a relative, partner, colleague or carer.Although the menopause will only be experienced by women and other people who have a menstrual cycle, men should also be included in conversations and training. This is because they might be supporting others going through it.Supporting and creating a positive and open environment between an employer and someone affected by the menopause can help prevent the person from:l losing conﬁdence in their skills and abilitiesl feeling like they need to take time off work and hide the reasons for itl having increased mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety and depressionl leaving their jobIf someone is discriminated against at workIf an employee or worker is put at a disadvantage or treated less favourably because of their menopause symptoms, this could be discriminatory if connected to a protected characteristic.References and further support can be found at:https://www.acas.org.uk/menopause-at-work/menopause-and-the-lawhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/help-and-support/https://www.themenopausecharity.org/https://www.balance-menopause.com/IAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 10 28/02/2023 11:39

Bulletin12 • March 2023 AS-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 18Watercolour painting from your chosen photograph.Provided fPET PORTRAITSWatercolour painting from your chosen photograph.Provided fPET PORTRAITSWatercolour painting from your chosen photograph.Provided framedAll profits going toFor more details contactwendy.steel1@outlook.comPET PORTRAITSWatercolour painting from your chosen photograph.ramed. Dimensions approx.ll profits going toFor more details contactwendy.steel1@outlook.comPET PORTRAITSWatercolour painting from your chosen photograph.imensions approx.£120ll profits going toFor more details contactwendy.steel1@outlook.comPET PORTRAITSWatercolour painting from your chosen photograph.imensions approx.ll profits going toAS-For more details contactwendy.steel1@outlook.comPET PORTRAITSWatercolour painting from your chosen photograph.imensions approx.35cm x-ETFor more details contactwendy.steel1@outlook.comPET PORTRAITSWatercolour painting from your chosen photograph.cm x25cmWatercolour painting from your chosen photograph.cmBulletin16 •July 2020AS-ET NewsThe Trustees of AS-ET would like to send our best wishes to all those of you whoare having to work in difficult circumstances, ensuring your animals are cared forand essential science carries on. It is an amazing achievement to have continuedto get to work while public transport has been lacking and while avoiding beinginfected yourselves. Congratulations to all of you for demonstrating your cultureof care in a really practical way in these dangerous times. Please make sure tostill stay safe now that the restrictions have been lifted slightly – the incidence ofinfections has slowed down but the virus is still around.As you can imagine this has been a quiet time for AS-ET but we are ready forwhen circumstances allow people to get back to enrolling on courses. Our plansfor events to mark our tenth anniversary will remain on hold until the countrybecomes more settled, however remember the Congress Bursary Competition isstill running so start writing. Congress Bursary CompetitionIf you are studying for the IAT level 2 qualification or you passed it in 2018, 2019or 2020 and you are employed as a laboratory animal technician in the UK or theRepublic of Ireland you can enter the competition. This year’s topic is —‘What challenges and rewards have you experienced as an animal technician?’ Your 1,000 word essay should be submitted by 20th October 2020. Full details areon our website (www.as-et.org.uk).Patron: Professor Lord Naren Patel KTChair of Trustees: Professor Sir Richard Gardner FIAT (Hon) FRSSecretary to the Trust: Ken Applebee OBE FIAT FRSBTrustees: Stephen Barnett MSc (Hon) FRSB, Jasmine Barley MSc FIAT,Karen J Gardner, Wendy Steel BSc (Hons) FIATRegistered Charity Number 113319Registered Office: 5 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JLJul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:02 Page 16Patron: Professor Lord Naren Patel KT Chair of Trustees: Professor Sir Richard Gardner FIAT (Hon) FRS Secretary to the Trust: Ken Applebee OBE FIAT FRSB Trustees: Jasmine Barley MSc FIAT, Charlie Chambers MIAT, Karen J Gardner, Wendy Steel BSc (Hons) FIATRegistered Charity Number 1133119Registered Office: 5 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JLwww.animalsinscienceeducationtrust.org.ukIAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 12 28/02/2023 11:39

BulletinMarch 2023 • 13AS-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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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. 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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. 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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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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. 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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. 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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. 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Bulletin16 • March 2023 Edinburgh Branch Presentation and Annual General Meeting (AGM)Cairo Spiny Mouse The Edinburgh branch held a talk on the Cairo Spiny Mouse on 8th February 2023 prior to their Annual General Meeting. This was given by Craig Watt one of the facility managers at Edinburgh University.They have the only colony of Spiny mice in the UK, acquired when a facility in Germany no longer required them.The Cairo Spiny Mouse (Acomys cahirinus) is mainly found in northern Africa. They closely resemble gerbils and are a fascinating species. They have a lifespan of about 4 years, a body length between 95-127 mm (3-5 inches) with a tail of similar length and weigh 43-85 grammes as adults. They are omnivores and fed on SDS RM1 maintenance diet and a scattered hamster food. Though they like nothing better than getting their weekly treat of dried mealworms!Edinburgh Branch Presentation and Annual General Meeting (AGM) CAIRO SPINY MOUSE The Edinburgh branch held a talk on the Cairo Spiny Mouse on 8th February 2023 before our Annual General Meeting. This talk was given by Craig Watt one of the Facility Managers at Edinburgh University. Edinburgh University have the only colony of Spiny mice in the UK, they were acquired when a facility in Germany no longer required them. The Cairo Spiny Mouse (Acomys cahirinus) is mainly found in northern Africa. The spiny mice, which closely resemble gerbils, are a fascinating species. They have a lifespan of about 4 years, a body length between 95-127 mm (3-5 inches) with a tail of similar length and weigh 43-85 grams as adults. They are omnivores and fed on SDS RM1 maintenance diet and a scattered hamster food. Though they like nothing better than getting their weekly treat of dried mealworms! Craig Watt speakingIAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 16 28/02/2023 11:39

BulletinMarch 2023 • 17 The females give birth to litters of up to ﬁve pups. With a gestation period of 39 days, pups are born fully developed and can be up and moving about at 2-3 days old. They can be weaned as early as 14 days but are usually weaned around 25 days old.Cairo spiny mice are social animals and are group housed for breeding with 1 male to 3 or 4 females in Tecniplast 2000 rat cages. They have hay, wood chips and paper wool in the cage along with a variety of environmental enrichment including hammocks and handling tubes. They are very clean animals tending to use the hammock as a toilet, the cages are cleaned out about every 3 weeks. The females give birth to litters of up to five pups. With a gestation period of 39 days, pups are born fully developed and can be up and moving about at 2-3 days old. They can be weaned as early as 14 days but are usually weaned around 25 days old. Cairo spiny mice are social animals and are group housed for breeding with 1 male to 3 or 4 females in Tecniplast 2000 rat cages. They have hay, wood chips and paper wool in the cage along with a variety of environmental enrichment including hammocks and handling tubes. They are very clean animals tending to use the hammock as a toilet, the cages are cleaned out about every 3 weeks. The spiny mouse has the remarkable defence mechanism of being able to slough off its skin and undergo a scar less regeneration of skin wounds. They are also sensitive to developing diabetes when fed with high-fat or high-sugar diets. In addition the females undergo a menstrual cycle which is very close to that of humans. This makes then a useful model for a number of fields of research including tissue repair and regeneration, diabetic studies and reproduction studies. Now for a drawback, the spines which give the mouse its name run all along the back are very sharp which can make handling a problem. Craig has found that a good pair of gardening gloves is essential The females give birth to litters of up to five pups. With a gestation period of 39 days, pups are born fully developed and can be up and moving about at 2-3 days old. They can be weaned as early as 14 days but are usually weaned around 25 days old. Cairo spiny mice are social animals and are group housed for breeding with 1 male to 3 or 4 females in Tecniplast 2000 rat cages. They have hay, wood chips and paper wool in the cage along with a variety of environmental enrichment including hammocks and handling tubes. They are very clean animals tending to use the hammock as a toilet, the cages are cleaned out about every 3 weeks. The spiny mouse has the remarkable defence mechanism of being able to slough off its skin and undergo a scar less regeneration of skin wounds. They are also sensitive to developing diabetes when fed with high-fat or high-sugar diets. In addition the females undergo a menstrual cycle which is very close to that of humans. This makes then a useful model for a number of fields of research including tissue repair and regeneration, diabetic studies and reproduction studies. Now for a drawback, the spines which give the mouse its name run all along the back are very sharp which can make handling a problem. Craig has found that a good pair of gardening gloves is essential The females give birth to litters of up to five pups. With a gestation period of 39 days, pups are born fully developed and can be up and moving about at 2-3 days old. They can be weaned as early as 14 days but are usually weaned around 25 days old. Cairo spiny mice are social animals and are group housed for breeding with 1 male to 3 or 4 females in Tecniplast 2000 rat cages. They have hay, wood chips and paper wool in the cage along with a variety of environmental enrichment including hammocks and handling tubes. They are very clean animals tending to use the hammock as a toilet, the cages are cleaned out about every 3 weeks. The spiny mouse has the remarkable defence mechanism of being able to slough off its skin and undergo a scar less regeneration of skin wounds. They are also sensitive to developing diabetes when fed with high-fat or high-sugar diets. In addition the females undergo a menstrual cycle which is very close to that of humans. This makes then a useful model for a number of fields of research including tissue repair and regeneration, diabetic studies and reproduction studies. Now for a drawback, the spines which give the mouse its name run all along the back are very sharp which can make handling a problem. Craig has found that a good pair of gardening gloves is essential IAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 17 28/02/2023 11:39

Bulletin18 • March 2023 The spiny mouse has the remarkable defence mechanism of being able to slough off its skin and undergo a scar less regeneration of skin wounds. They are also sensitive to developing diabetes when fed with high-fat or high-sugar diets. In addition the females undergo a menstrual cycle which is very close to that of humans. This makes then a useful model for a number of ﬁ elds of research including tissue repair and regeneration, diabetic studies and reproduction studies.Now for a drawback, the spines which give the mouse its name run all along the back and are very sharp which can make handling a problem. Craig has found that a good pair of gardening gloves is essential when handling the mice. He also suggests using a mob cap to assist with restraint when required as you can both see through this and inject through it as well.Craig hopes that now the colony is established the research groups will begin to do work with them. This talk was very well received and very informative.Reporter: Keith ChalmersSITUATIONS VACANTVisit the Careers pages on the IAT Website for the latest vacancieshttps://www.iat.org.uk/vacanciesRecruitment advertising details from mail@prcassoc.co.ukIAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 18 28/02/2023 11:39

BulletinMarch 2023 • 19 Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex BranchAnnual General Meeting (AGM) Report and MeetingThe SH&S Branch AGM took place at the Institute of Developmental Sciences Building at Southampton University on Tuesday 7th February. A big thank you to Lesley and Caroline for hosting and to Sharon Sears from Tecniplast for agreeing to sponsor the event. The evening started with a talk by Professor Stephen Beers from the University of Southampton’s School of Medicine, entitled ‘Developing monoclonal antibodies (mAb) for anti-cancer therapies’. He detailed how using mouse models allowed his team to investigate the mechanisms, actions and efﬁcacy requirements for anti-cancer antibody therapy. He explained how different transgenic mouse models were used in his work which targeted cancer via three different classes of mAb, which either blocked or directly targeted the tumours. Over a hundred of these types of therapies have now been approved of by the FDA, some were so effective that they removed the need to test in primates prior to approval. After the talk we turned to AGM. The ﬁrst order of business was apologies from Jas Barley, Sharon Sears and Andy Domone. The minutes of the previous AGM and matters arising were then covered. Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex Branch Annual General Meeting (AGM) Report and Meeting. The SH&S Branch AGM took place at the Institute of Developmental Sciences Building at Southampton University on Tuesday the 7th of February. A big thank-you to Lesley and Caroline for hosting and to Sharon Sears from Tecniplast for agreeing to sponsor the event. The evening started with a talk from Professor Stephen Beers from the University of Southampton’s School of Medicine, entitled Developing monoclonal antibodies (mAb) for anti-cancer therapies. Professor Beers detailed how using mouse models allowed his team to investigate the mechanisms, actions and efficacy requirements for anti-cancer antibody therapy. He explained how different transgenic mouse models were used in his work which targeted cancer via three different classes of mAb, which either blocked or directly targeted the tumours. Over a hundred of these types of therapies have now been approved of by the FDA, some were so effective that they removed the need to test in primates prior to approval. After the talk we turned to AGM. The first order of business was apologies from Jas Barley, Sharon Sears and Andy Damone. The minutes of the previous AGM and matters arising were then covered. Fran presented her Secretaries Report which covered our 2022 activities including the AGM, committee meetings and our social event, the Hogsback Brewery tour. Plus, correspondence and attendance at Branch Liaison Group meetings. Marc’s Treasurer Report showed that Branch has £2295 in its account, with an excess of expenditure of £491 over the 2021 accounts. This additional expenditure was, in part due to the loss of £230 spent on the brewery tour tickets that were not sold. The election of Officers resulted in the following appointment: Chairman: Stuart Mackrell. Secretary: Fran Whitmore. Treasurer: Marc Lind. Committee Lesley Hughes, Sammie Lupton, Stuart Stevenson and Melissa Vaughan. Reporter: Stuart Mackrell IAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 19 28/02/2023 11:39

Bulletin20 • March 2023 Fran presented her Secretary’s Report which covered our 2022 activities including the AGM, committee meetings and our social event, the Hogsback Brewery tour. Plus correspondence and attendance at Branch Liaison Group meetings. Marc’s Treasurer’s Report showed that the Branch has £2295 in its account, with an excess of expenditure of £491 over the 2021 accounts. This additional expenditure was, in part due to the loss of £230 spent on the brewery tour tickets that were unsold. The election of Ofﬁ cers resulted in the following appointments:After the meeting refreshments were provided and we had an opportunity to chat and catch up with colleagues and friends. Once again, a thank you to our speaker and sponsor Tecniplast. Reporter: Stuart MackrellChairman: Stuart Mackrell Secretary: Fran Whitmore Treasurer: Marc LindCommittee: Lesley Hughes, Sammie Lupton, Stuart Stevenson and Melissa Vaughan IAT NW BRANCHPOSTER DAY2023WEDNESDAY 10TH MAYAnyone wishing to submit a poster for the competition should contact Emma Owen via emma.l.owen@manchester.ac.ukJoin us for thisyear’s event:IAT North West Branch are holding a Poster competition for the chance to win an expenses paid trip to AALAS in November 2023There will be 3 speakers on the day, plus trade tables and representatives from different companies associated in this field. Refreshments will be provided. Registration through this page will reserve you a place to attend on the day.Scan to register your attendanceIAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 20 28/02/2023 11:39

IAT NW BRANCHPOSTER DAY2023WEDNESDAY 10TH MAYAnyone wishing to submit a poster for the competition should contact Emma Owen via emma.l.owen@manchester.ac.ukJoin us for thisyear’s event:IAT North West Branch are holding a Poster competition for the chance to win an expenses paid trip to AALAS in November 2023There will be 3 speakers on the day, plus trade tables and representatives from different companies associated in this field. Refreshments will be provided. Registration through this page will reserve you a place to attend on the day.Scan to register your attendanceIAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 21 28/02/2023 11:39

Bulletin22 • March 2023 Higher Animal Technician (Supervisory)£33,502 per annum plus benefits | South Mimms, Hertfordshire Permanent/Full-timeAbout usThe MHRA is transforming. Through enabling innovation, making the right judgements of the benets and risks of medical products, and forging the right partnerships in the UK and internationally, it aims to deliver world class regulation and improved outcomes for UK patients. We are currently looking for 2 Higher Animal Technicians (Supervisory) to join our Research and Development function within the Scientic Research and Innovation group.Biological Services, within Analytical and Biological Sciences supports three sub-groups of SR&I; Standards Lifecycle, Control Testing and R&D in all aspects of in vivo experimentation. The division houses a range of species across two oors at dierent containment levels up to and including containment level 3 (CL3) and Specied Animal Pathogen Order 4 (SAPO4). A highly trained and professional technical team care for the animals and perform the scientic procedures, underpinned by a specialist support team, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained at all times.What’s the role?The role will support the needs of the Scientic Divisions by supporting a specialised area of work, performing in-vivo procedures and husbandry duties both to a high standard, across a large range of species and containment levels.Key responsibilities:• Daily organization and operation of specialised area within Biological Services.• Sta training and supervision.• Performing a diverse range of in-vivo scientic procedures on a variety of laboratory animal species including at higher containment.• Maintaining the high standards of care and welfare of a variety of animal species, including non-human primates (NHPs), with the expectation of contributing to the provision of weekend and Bank Holiday cover for the care of animals.• We are recruiting to the following roles:• New World Primate Work Supervisor.• Humanised Mouse In-Vivo Work Supervisor.Candidates should express preference for a specic role in their application.Who are we looking for?Our successful candidate will:• Apply high degree of self-organization in day-to-day working situations.• Have experience in supervising a specialised area including sta training.• Have practical and proven experience in the use of a Home Oce Personal Licence involving a range of common laboratory animal species, scientic techniques, and biological containment levels.• Have good knowledge of ASPA legislation, and relevant sections (in detail) of the Guidance, along with how the regulations are implemented in practice.• Have Minimal professional qualication of Certicate of the Institute of Animal Technology (CIAT), or equivalent.Closing date: 26th March 2023Link to apply: http://lhrc1a.rfer.us/MHRARth16OIAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 22 28/02/2023 11:39

BulletinMarch 2023 • 23Front cover: Balnuith Alpaca Courtesy: Linda Horan Front cover: Balnuith AlpacaDIARY 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/ 23rd MarchCleansing and Decontamination. State of the art, innovative approaches andchallenges in laboratory animal facilities Fondazione Guido BernardiniOnlineDetails: https://www.fondazioneguidobernardini.org/en/programs/cleansing-and-decontamination-state-of-the-art-innovative-approaches-and-challenges-in-laboratory-animal-facilities.html28th – 30th MarchASAB Easter Meeting WalesDetails: https://www.asab.org/conferences-events/2023/3/28/asab-spring-202330th March Virtual demonstration of the Experimental Design AssistantNC3RsOnlineDetails: https://nc3rs.org.uk/events/virtual-demonstration-experimental-design-assistant-6?utm_campaign=january2023&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery30th – 31st MarchResearching Animal Research ConferenceCentral LondonDetails: https://animalresearchnexus.org/events/researching-animal-research-conference-30-31st-march-202325th – 27th AprilAnaesthesia and perioperative care of laboratory rodents and rabbitsFlaire Consultants OnlineDetails: https://researchanimaltraining.com/anaesthesia-workshop/10th MayNorth West Branch Poster Day Details: see page 2117th – 18th MayWhat you should know about your rodent facilityFondazione Guido Bernardini OnlineDetails: ardini.org/en/programs/what-you-should-know-about-your-rodent-facility.html19th – 23rd JuneRecognition, prevention and alleviation of pain and distress in laboratory animalsFlaire ConsultantsOnlineDetails: https://researchanimaltraining.com/pain-workshop/IAT BULLETIN MAR23.indd 23 28/02/2023 11:39

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