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EDITOR*Carole Wilsonbulletineditor@iat.org.ukASSISTANT EDITOR*Paul Barwoodbulletinassistant@iat.org.ukADVERTISEMENTMANAGERSPRC Associates Ltdmail@prcassoc.co.ukPublished monthly by theInstitute of Animal Technology*Registered Office:5 South ParadeSummertownOxfordOX2 7JLISSN 0263-2861For enquiries other thanBulletin related contact:IAT ADMINISTRATOR*admin@iat.org.ukor 0800 085 4380BulletinVol 56 No 7 July 2020Final copy date forAugust Bulletin23rd JuneThe opinions expressed in theBulletin do not necessarily reflectthose of the Editor or theInstitute.CONTENTSDear Readers 5___________________________________CLAST information 6-7___________________________________Welcome to MySociety – 8-11The IAT MembershipDatabase___________________________________BING and Branch Reps – 14-15first joint meeting___________________________________AS-ET News 16-18___________________________________Diary Dates 19___________________________________Jul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:01 Page 3Machine Service and Vaporiser Calibration WE RECIEVEMATERIALSFINALINSPECTIONSHIP TOCUSTOMERSERVICE PROCESSAND CALIBRATIONCOMPATIBLE WITH EXISTING UK/EU:ProductsAccessoriesFittingsINHALATION ANAESTHESIA EQUIPMENT AND SERVICESOMNI 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.(T) 0800 0129101 (D) 01872 248890 (M) 07798 969805 enquiries@somniscientific.com www.somniscientific.co.uk

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BulletinNovember 2020 • 5BulletinJuly 2020• 5DDeeaarr RReeaaddeerrssKKeeeepp RReeaaddiinngg!!CCaarroolleeKKeeeepp RReeaaddiinngg!!Keep Reading!KKeeeepp RReeaaddiinngg!!KKeeeepp RReeaaddiinngg!!KKeeeepp RReeaaddiinngg!!KKeeeepp RReeaaddiinngg!!KKeeeepp RReeaaddiinngg!!KKeeeepp RReeaaddiinngg!!Poverty IATLAUNCHES EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY GenderRaceSexual OrientationDiscriminationAgeReligion or BeliefDisabilityEthnicityFairAnti-oppres sive practiceFairYouth 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 30/9/20 12:41 Page 5KeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepepepepeepeepeppReaeaeaaeaeaeaedadaddadadadaididididgddididididiiinnngngnggngngngng!adadadddididiididinnggngng I was shocked to hear that lack of provision of food and water was still one of the most common causes of Home Ofﬁ ce compliance issues. I hope when we see the statistics for 2020, that the ﬁ gure has gone down. In an ideal world, that it would be zero, but as we are not living in an ideal world, the IAT Council has taken this opportunity to republish the Animal Welfare Group Advice Notice on the Provision of Water and Food for Laboratory Animals. See pages 8 – 11 for that most important piece of guidance.For an article that shows some of the improvements that have been made over the years to animal welfare, have a look at the Gallery. Last month, we looked exclusively at days gone by, in this edition we are comparing what went before with what is happening today. I think there have been some deﬁ nite improvements, especially to personal protective equipment and caging, see pages 19 – 32. I do wonder if some parts of Animal Technologists’ lives look like improvements just because the photos are in colour – compare this month’s front cover with last month’s and let me know what you think!As with the last couple of issues, we are again running more recollectionsfrom days gone by. This month Terry Priest discusses some of the improvements he has seen over the years especially in animal health and how the IAT helped Animal Technology gain recognition. See pages 17 – 18 to read Terry’s thoughts.Only one more issue to go in the year that celebrated the IAT’s 70th Anniversary, coupled with what must have been the strangest of times that most of us have ever lived through. It has been great fun to look back at what has happened in the past but if you want to change the future, there is still time to vote or apply to sit on Council. See the details on page 33.Until next month …BulletinJuly 2020• 5DDeeaarr RReeaaddeerrssTwo 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 …KKeeeepp RReeaaddiinngg!!CCaarroolleePoverty IAT LAUNCHES EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY GenderRaceSexual OrientationDiscriminationAgeReligion or BeliefDisabilityEthnicityFairAnti-oppres sive practiceFairYouth 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 5BulletinJuly 2020• 5DDeeaarr RReeaaddeerrssTwo 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 reasonsfor this, obviously while we have been in lockdown,we have 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 8-11for an 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. 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Bulletin8 • November 2020 IAT Animal Welfare Group (AWG) Advice Notice:The Provision of Water and Food for Laboratory Animals Non-Compliance‘Non-compliance’ is the failure to comply with a condition of a licence granted under the Animals (Scientiﬁc Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) or a provision of. One such condition is Standard Condition 4 on a Section 2c (Establishment) Licence. Point 1 of this condition states “All protected animals must at all times be provided with adequate care and accommodation appropriate to their type or species”. Point 3 “Unless otherwise authorised by the Secretary of State, an environment, housing, freedom of movement, water and food appropriate for the health and wellbeing of each protected animal shall be provided”. As reported by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) a failure to provide water and food is the second most common cause of non-compliance. This document aims to provide advice on the steps that need to be taken to ensure compliance with the terms of ASPA standard condition 4. Root CausesThe primary reason for the failure to provide water and food is related to the effectiveness of routine checks to identify both lack of provision and the declining condition of the animals. The ability of an establishment to conduct full and proper checks, as required by ASPA, is related to both stafﬁng resource and the ease with which staff can readily view and assess the animals and their environment. (Home Ofﬁce Animals in Science Regulation Unit Annual Report 2016)Establishment of New CagesA major risk factor of animals not being provided water and/or food is the establishment of new cages. Example events include:• a consignment of a new cohort of animals delivered to the establishment• the weaning of animals • transferring animals for the purpose of breeding• adding post-surgery animals to recovery cages

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Bulletin10 • November 2020 – A designated person checks water and food levels in rooms at the start and the end of the working day. Ideally this should not be the person that has been working in the room.– Spot check audits by seniors.– When water is less than a sufﬁcient volume it should always be topped up or replenished.– If you have automatic watering systems, ensure they are checked regularly for any air pockets or blocked pipes, once per day is recommended and record this check.– Highlight any newly set up cages with coloured cards to ensure they get an extra check, see example in Appendix 2.– Use the staff induction process to highlight the importance of providing water and food, reminding all staff, including researchers, that they are all responsible in animal facilities and designated rooms.– A bottle that has remained at the same level over a 24hr period should be checked to ensure it is not blocked.– Areas such as isolators where cages are more difﬁcult to visualise should be regarded as high risk.Concluding remarksAn important aspect of an establishment’s culture of care is the ability to provide food and water and it is the responsibility of all those who work with animals. Good communication is vital regarding the responsibility that we all have to the animals within our care, coupled with a constant review of the processes, ensures animals have a constant supply of water and food at all times – unless licence authority exists for this not to happen, in these cases the cage must be clearly labelled.Appendix 1Example of a simple SOP for routine daily checks. HusbandryAfter completing the welfare assessment for each cage, ensure that the following conditions are met:– Sufﬁcient volume of diet available for the number of animals in the cage to last until the next welfare assessment.– Sufﬁcient volume of water has been consumed and is available for the number of animals in the cage until the next empty/reﬁll or whole bottle change.

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Bulletin12 • November 2020 It’s OK … NOT TO BE OKAY …Let’s Talk Compassion fatigue - the cost of caringCompassion is an emotion of which we ought never to be ashamed... HUGH BLAIR (http://greatthoughtstreasury.com/author/hugh-blair)Animal Technicians throughout the UK are renowned for the care they afford to laboratory animals. Animal Technicians invest a lot of emotion in providing the best care and are devoted to ensuring that all the physical and psychological needs of their animals are met on a daily basis. The IAT is very proud of the high standard of care and welfare that Animal Technicians invest into animals under their care. As a result of the time spent with animals there is very often an emotional bond formed between the animal and technician, and when this bond is broken it can have a detrimental effect on the technician. A lot is invested into animal welfare but the welfare of the Animal Technicians should not be overlooked.What is Compassion fatigue?Compassion fatigue is a state of exhaustion and biologic, physiologic and emotional dysfunction resulting from prolonged exposure to compassion stress.1How can compassion fatigue affect our Animal Techs?Compassion fatigue can affect all those that care for and work with laboratory animals, including Animal Technicians, veterinary staff, researchers, and support staff. It is known as the “cost of caring”. It can affect us emotionally to invest so much care for laboratory animals and the effect can be intensiﬁed in those that form strong bonds with their animals. This is an emotional cost that is paid little attention in the UK. In the USA, extensive research has been conducted and some very useful programmes are put into place surrounding compassion fatigue.Susan A Iliff in her paper asks the question, ‘Should we have a fourth “R” – Remembering the animals?”. This paper is a worthwhile read for Animal Technicians who potentially are exposed to compassion fatigue.How do I recognise Compassion fatigue?People who experience compassion fatigue may exhibit a variety of symptoms including:l lowered concentration l numbness or feelings of helplessnessl irritabilityl lack of self-satisfaction l withdrawal and detachmentl aches and painsl work absenteeism l excessive sadness or bottling up of emotionsl isolating oneselfl neglecting your appearancel abusing substances to copel feeling mentally and physically tiredl having difﬁculty concentratingl reduced sense of meaning or purpose in one’s workIt’s OK … NOT TO BE OKAY … Let’s Talk Compassion fatigue - the cost of caringMental Health Awarenesswww.iat.org.ukSupportSome establishments realise that compassion fatigue can have a large effect (often unrecognised) on Animal Technicians/care staff and are starting to put mechanisms together to help support the staff emotionally when times get hard. It is important to understand and appreciate the potential impact of compassion fatigue. Employers should try and support Animal Technicians as much as possible and try and spot the signs that compassion fatigue could be manifesting itself. In the USA support mechanisms have been put in place to support animal care staff, examples include:- Welfare programmes or initiatives.- Memorial gardens/ places of reﬂection.- Memory boards / memory cards.- AALAS compassion fatigue module.- Fostering a culture of openness around compassion fatigue.Currently work is ongoing surrounding compassion fatigue in the UK with establishments being encouraged to look at the effects on Animal Technicians and incorporate compassion fatigue into their culture of care. The IAT Equality and Diversity Group realises the impact of compassion fatigue and if you need any support please see https://www.iat.org.uk/equalityThis article has been collated using information from the AALAS Compassion fatigue model which can be accessed through their website at www.aalas.orgReferences:1https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6526492/ AALAS www.aalas.orghttp://greatthoughttreasury.com/author/hugh-blairIliff, Susan A. (2002). An Additional “R”: Remembering the Animals. ILAR Journal 43(1), 38-47, 2002 https://doi.org/10.1093/ilar.43.1.38Institute of Animal TechnologyCOUNCILPlaque of remembrance at the National Institute of Health

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BulletinNovember 2020 • 13 It’s OK … NOT TO BE OKAY …Let’s Talk Compassion fatigue - the cost of caringCompassion is an emotion of which we ought never to be ashamed... HUGH BLAIR (http://greatthoughtstreasury.com/author/hugh-blair)Animal Technicians throughout the UK are renowned for the care they afford to laboratory animals. Animal Technicians invest a lot of emotion in providing the best care and are devoted to ensuring that all the physical and psychological needs of their animals are met on a daily basis. The IAT is very proud of the high standard of care and welfare that Animal Technicians invest into animals under their care. As a result of the time spent with animals there is very often an emotional bond formed between the animal and technician, and when this bond is broken it can have a detrimental effect on the technician. A lot is invested into animal welfare but the welfare of the Animal Technicians should not be overlooked.What is Compassion fatigue?Compassion fatigue is a state of exhaustion and biologic, physiologic and emotional dysfunction resulting from prolonged exposure to compassion stress.1How can compassion fatigue affect our Animal Techs?Compassion fatigue can affect all those that care for and work with laboratory animals, including Animal Technicians, veterinary staff, researchers, and support staff. It is known as the “cost of caring”. It can affect us emotionally to invest so much care for laboratory animals and the effect can be intensiﬁed in those that form strong bonds with their animals. This is an emotional cost that is paid little attention in the UK. In the USA, extensive research has been conducted and some very useful programmes are put into place surrounding compassion fatigue.Susan A Iliff in her paper asks the question, ‘Should we have a fourth “R” – Remembering the animals?”. This paper is a worthwhile read for Animal Technicians who potentially are exposed to compassion fatigue.How do I recognise Compassion fatigue?People who experience compassion fatigue may exhibit a variety of symptoms including:l lowered concentration l numbness or feelings of helplessnessl irritabilityl lack of self-satisfaction l withdrawal and detachmentl aches and painsl work absenteeism l excessive sadness or bottling up of emotionsl isolating oneselfl neglecting your appearancel abusing substances to copel feeling mentally and physically tiredl having difﬁculty concentratingl reduced sense of meaning or purpose in one’s workIt’s OK … NOT TO BE OKAY … Let’s Talk Compassion fatigue - the cost of caringMental Health Awarenesswww.iat.org.ukSupportSome establishments realise that compassion fatigue can have a large effect (often unrecognised) on Animal Technicians/care staff and are starting to put mechanisms together to help support the staff emotionally when times get hard. It is important to understand and appreciate the potential impact of compassion fatigue. Employers should try and support Animal Technicians as much as possible and try and spot the signs that compassion fatigue could be manifesting itself. In the USA support mechanisms have been put in place to support animal care staff, examples include:- Welfare programmes or initiatives.- Memorial gardens/ places of reﬂection.- Memory boards / memory cards.- AALAS compassion fatigue module.- Fostering a culture of openness around compassion fatigue.Currently work is ongoing surrounding compassion fatigue in the UK with establishments being encouraged to look at the effects on Animal Technicians and incorporate compassion fatigue into their culture of care. The IAT Equality and Diversity Group realises the impact of compassion fatigue and if you need any support please see https://www.iat.org.uk/equalityThis article has been collated using information from the AALAS Compassion fatigue model which can be accessed through their website at www.aalas.orgReferences:1https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6526492/ AALAS www.aalas.orghttp://greatthoughttreasury.com/author/hugh-blairIliff, Susan A. (2002). An Additional “R”: Remembering the Animals. ILAR Journal 43(1), 38-47, 2002 https://doi.org/10.1093/ilar.43.1.38Institute of Animal TechnologyCOUNCILPlaque of remembrance at the National Institute of Health

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Bulletin18 • November 2020 from the portering or cleaning staff or agricultural workers with no formal qualiﬁcations in animal care, employed as laboratory aides. We were given a lab coat to wear over our own outdoor clothes and no full changing rooms or showers. You can imagine the reaction when someone sat next to you on the bus after a full day scraping out mouse cages! Rodent caging was mainly made out of heavy galvanised metal, rabbits were housed in wooden hutches on a peat bedding and the amount of circulating allergens gave rise to 25% of staff developing respiratory problems. There was no Health and Safety at Work legislation back then. We made a much welcome change to lighter aluminium cages and then followed a long debate over the merits of introducing the clear polycarbonate cages that we all see today – then they were controversial, with worries about breeding performance, etc. The ATA and then IAT worked tirelessly to educate and train its membership to provide knowledgeable, expert and professional care that had the effect of growing the stature of the new generation of Animal Technicians and win them well-deserved respect in the majority of organisations housing laboratory animals. The recognition and value of ATA and IAT qualiﬁcations played a pivotal role in this change of status. Animal health was another area of great importance and saw massive improvements year on year. All rat colonies had Chronic Respiratory Disease, you could hear the rats breathing and see the discharge on the walls. Various organisms were thought to be the cause and though the symptoms were often reduced by antibiotics in the drinking water there was no cure. The LAC did much to advance the health of laboratory animals with its revolutionary health screening programmes and its health grading of animal stocks. The introduction of caesarean rederivation to provide a microbiologically clean animal was a real game changer in rodent health along with developments in serology to diagnose the presence of viruses.There are many omissions in this piece, I am limited for space – a lot happens in 50 years but I hope I have shown the importance of the IAT and its forerunner, in improving the welfare of animals by massively changing the education and status of animal care staff. Work that is still relevant in its 70th year.My overriding memories from those early days was the debt we all owe to the band of volunteers who kept ﬁrst, the ATA and then IAT going, the many supporters from the broader science community who passed on their knowledge and the many trade members who sponsored so many meetings and initiatives. We were a true community, one where you could ring any fellow member for help or discussion with the certainty of a positive response whether you knew them well or not.

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Bulletin32 • November 2020 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 27th November 2020. Simon CummingHonorary SecretaryBut some things remain the same!

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BulletinNovember 2020 • 33 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 27th November 2020. Simon CummingHonorary Secretary

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Bulletin34 • November 2020 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 ABPIANDREW BLAKETRIBUTE AWARDDON’T KEEP YOUR GOOD IDEA TO YOURSELF!WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT FOR THE 2021 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 INCLUDES - CONGRESS 2021 FREE ATTENDANCE next March WHICH WILL INCLUDE PRESENTING YOUR WORK - AN ENGRAVED GLASS PLAQUE - AND £250 CASH AWARDCLOSING DATE FRIDAY 13th NOVEMBER 2020 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 ENTERSUBMISSIONS SHOULD CONTAIN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE OF THE FOLLOWING HEADINGS AND YOU CAN INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS/IMAGES (THESE SHOULD BE SUPPLIED AS ATTACHMENTS):CRITERIA – The topic of work that you describe in your application may be undertaken as part of a project and presented EITHER as a POSTER / an ESSAY / a PROJECT / a SCIENTIFIC PAPER.The submission which should contain the content below must be submitted online via this link https://www.iat.org.uk/abta where you will see the Submission form for completion:- 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. - Acknowledgements & References. - Brief CV to include your overall contribution to the work. - Please list your supervisors or PPL holder if applicable for the work.To allow others to be able to replicate the work, please consult the ARRIVE guidelines: https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/arrive-guidelines

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BulletinNovember 2020 • 35 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 ABPIANDREW BLAKETRIBUTE AWARDDON’T KEEP YOUR GOOD IDEA TO YOURSELF!WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT FOR THE 2021 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 INCLUDES - CONGRESS 2021 FREE ATTENDANCE next March WHICH WILL INCLUDE PRESENTING YOUR WORK - AN ENGRAVED GLASS PLAQUE - AND £250 CASH AWARDCLOSING DATE FRIDAY 13th NOVEMBER 2020 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 ENTERSUBMISSIONS SHOULD CONTAIN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE OF THE FOLLOWING HEADINGS AND YOU CAN INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS/IMAGES (THESE SHOULD BE SUPPLIED AS ATTACHMENTS):CRITERIA – The topic of work that you describe in your application may be undertaken as part of a project and presented EITHER as a POSTER / an ESSAY / a PROJECT / a SCIENTIFIC PAPER.The submission which should contain the content below must be submitted online via this link https://www.iat.org.uk/abta where you will see the Submission form for completion:- 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. - Acknowledgements & References. - Brief CV to include your overall contribution to the work. - Please list your supervisors or PPL holder if applicable for the work.To allow others to be able to replicate the work, please consult the ARRIVE guidelines: https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/arrive-guidelines

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Bulletin38 • November 2020 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 18

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BulletinNovember 2020 • 39AS-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 18Front cover: Modern Life Photo Courtesy: Elaine KirkumDIARY DatesEvents/Dates subject to change due to the current quarantine situation and possible ongoing restrictions.9 NovemberNTCO WorkshopOnlineDetails:info@learningcurvedevelopment.co.uk16-17 NovemberFondazione Guido Bernardini Assessing and alleviating painand distress in laboratory animalsOnlineDetails:https://www.fondazioneguidobernardini.org/en/programs/assessing-and-alleviating-pain-and-distress-in-laboratory-animals.html16-20 NovemberFELASA Laboratory Animal Course on PrimatesOnlineDetails:https://nc3rs.org.uk/sites/default/ﬁ les/documents/Events/LASCourse_Registration_Nov2020_form_neu.pdf18 November NC3Rs Webinar:2020 Primate Welfare Meeting OnlineDetails:https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/events/nc3rs-webinar-2020-primate-welfare-meeting23-24 NovemberNACWO WorkshopOnlineDetails:info@learningcurvedevelopment.co.uk1-3 December2020 AFSTAL CongressMarseilleDetails:https://www.colloque-afstal.com/2020/

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