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Institute of Animal Technology Bulletin G G G Named Persons Workshop Congress 2017 Suppliers Register G G G Branch News Situations Vacant Diary Dates Vol 52 No 10 October 2016
Bulletin Vol 52 No 10 October 2016 EDITOR Sarah Lane bulletineditor iat org uk ASSISTANT EDITOR Carole Wilson bulletinassistant iat org uk ADVERTISEMENT MANAGERS PRC Associates Ltd mail prcassoc co uk Published monthly by the Institute of Animal Technology Registered Office 5 South Parade Summertown Oxford OX2 7JL ISSN 0263 2861 For enquiries other than Bulletin related contact IAT ADMINISTRATOR admin iat org uk or 0800 085 4380 Final copy date for December Bulletin 1st November The opinions expressed in the Bulletin do not necessarily reflect those of the Editor or the Institute CONTENTS Branch News Congress 2017 5 7 7 9 12 19 Named Persons Workshop 10 11 RSPCA Rodent Welfare Meeting 12 UAR Membership 13 Suppliers Register i xliv AS ET 14 15 Branch News 17 19 Technician Training Day 20 Situations Vacant 22 Diary Dates 23
Bulletin October 2016 5 Cambridge Branch visit to ENVIGO Huntingdon O n a warm and sunny evening of Monday 15th August 2016 14 members of the Cambridge Branch were welcomed to the ENVIGO Huntingdon site for a visit Having cleared security and parked up the group gathered in the restaurant eager to see something different to the norm The majority of attendees work with rodents mostly mice only Personal effects including phones no Pok mon catching were left secure and the group was split into three smaller groups for each to visit the available areas on rotation Each area was covered in approximately 30 minutes which was just right for an informal and relaxed visit accompanied by expert ENVIGO staff to provide insights into what we were able to observe Each group got to see the following areas and species Large Animal This included a goat and its companion sheep some pigs ready for a diabetes study and a group of milk cows It was interesting to see the very different housing environments these species are maintained in along with information on their care and uses in studies A very different workplace to a rodent room Dogs and Mini pigs Background information was provided on housing enrichment and the challenging due to ages sexes social groups exercise rota It was great to see some young dogs excited to greet us although a little noisy The mini pigs were a little calmer and relaxed but still interactive
Bulletin October 2016 7 Primates Asian and Mauritian Macaques Information on the housing design the care and sourcing of animals and the basic training provided to young animals was given in detail It was noted by everyone how calm and natural the primates appeared even in the presence of strangers They were of course interested to see us but otherwise maintained normal behaviours and activities in their cages With the tours complete everyone collected their belongings feeling a sense of relief for having a phone back How did we live without them and regrouped in the restaurant for a tasty buffet Many thanks to ENVIGO and the team that looked after us We all felt very welcome were provided some very interesting information and had an enjoyable evening We look forward to seeing you again soon Samuel Jameson Branch Reporter
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Established 1926 RSPCA UFAW 23rd Rodent and Rabbit Welfare Group Meeting 2016 The RSPCA UFAW Rodent and Rabbit Welfare Group bring together people from a range of backgrounds with a common interest in the behaviour and welfare of laboratory rodents and rabbits The Group s 23rd annual meeting will be held on Tuesday 1 November 2016 in Edinburgh There will be presentations and posters on refining husbandry and procedures and the biology of rodents and rabbits The registration cost for the meeting is 80 which covers lunch and refreshments We have been awarded 4 IAT CPD points and 5 LASA CPD points for the meeting If you would like to register please contact the RSPCA at the address below or use the following link https goo gl forms fYUrE8Wi4Ds4po0v2 Penny Hawkins research animals rspca org uk
Bulletin October 2016 13 Support Understanding Animal Research Understanding Animal Research is now supported by individuals as well as organisations If you want to take an active role in showing why animals are necessary in research then being a supporter is for you Support Understanding Animal Research because Supporting Understanding Animal Research brings You care about the use of animals in research Regular updates on our activities You want others to understand the necessity of animal research You know that together we can make a difference An invitation to our annual reception including the Stephen Paget Memorial Lecture Membership of a supportive and active community Annual supporter subscriptions cost just 25 Your help will be invaluable in establishing networks and setting up this new aspect of our work Sign up now at www understandinganimalresearch org uk aboutus membership and funding support us
14 October 2016 Bulletin AS ET Annual Lecture The second AS ET Annual Lecture Editing the genomes of animals and humans where to draw the line To be presented by Professor Robin Lovell Badge FRS King s College Guy s Campus London at 6pm on 19th October 2016 and then at The Dalton Room University of Manchester Innovation Centre Manchester at 6pm on 30th November 2016 Both lectures will be followed by a wine reception The AS ET talks are aimed at a general audience so if you want to be informed on an important topical subject and have an enjoyable evening join us at one of these presentations Tickets for the lecture and the reception are 25 and can be ordered from contact as et org uk London Lecture sponsor Manchester Lecture co sponsors West Middlesex Branch AS ET Bursaries If you want to enrol on a course related to the care and welfare of animals used in science but you cannot gain funding you can apply for an AS ET bursary Full details can be found on our website www as et org uk
Bulletin October 2016 15 AS ET is a charity to advance education and promote excellence in the care and welfare of animals used in science Sponsors of AS ET are listed below and to find out more please visit the website www as et org uk
Bulletin October 2016 17 Oxford Branch Day at the Races O n Saturday July 25th the Oxford branch organised a social event at Ascot racecourse The meeting was the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes race day and the highlight of a very competitive day s racing was the above contest Britain s most prestigious open age flat race Around 27 people took up the offer of reduced price tickets kindly supported by sponsorship from Agenda and LBS With a general attendance of over 25000 people it resulted in a military operation for all of us to meet our treasurer Ross who had the entry tickets It did help that he was wearing a distinctive coloured emerald green jacket Once we had received our tickets it was off into the racecourse to enjoy a day s racing After the result of the first race getting up early that day to study the form proved to be unreliable The horse I bet on was so slow the jockey kept a diary of his trip Fortunately my studying appeared to pay off and I managed to have a couple of winners including Postponed in the main race In fact most of the group had some success during the day which made it even more enjoyable We were also blessed with good weather especially with the torrential rain from the previous day The day went very fast and it was not
Bulletin October 2016 19 long before we were all saying our goodbyes and heading off home in various directions I would like to thank our sponsors again Agenda and LBS who without their generous donations these events would struggle to happen A special mention must also go to Paul Sanders who unfortunately could not attend so he kindly gave his son Toby some money for us all to have a bet We were all given a random selection from one race My horse ran well but unfortunately the jockey was left in the stalls In conclusion the general consensus was that it was a great day out and it looks a distinct possibility that it will be repeated next year John Bowler Branch Reporter
20 October 2016 Bulletin Free one day event to be held on Tuesday 15th November 2016 Dundee Topics include the NTCO role the importance of training Personal Licencee handling assessment and Animal Enrichment Confirmed presenters Drs Kathy Ryder Norman Flynn ASRU Home Office Inspectors Tim Betts Scottish Accreditation Board Gerry Creighton Operations Manager Dublin Zoo Gordon Gray University of Glasgow Tina O Mahoney Imperial College London Maxine Sheridan Knowles University of Leicester Details from d wallace abdn ac uk Kindly sponsored by Edinburgh and West of Scotland IAT Branches
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Bulletin October 2016 DIARY Dates 14 October ABTA closing date Details from admin iat org uk 15 October NEE Branch Animal Inside Out Exhibition Newcastle Details from iatnortheastbranch hotmail co uk 19 October AS ET Special Lecture London Details from contact as et org uk See page14 27 October Herts Essex Quiz Night Hertfordshire Details from hertsandessexsecretary hotmail co uk 30 October 3 November AALAS Charlotte North Carolina Details from www aalas org 1 November RSPCA UFAW 23rd Rodent and Rabbit Welfare Group Meeting Edinburgh See page 12 Cover photo Fox Ken Lovelock 11 November Congress 2017 Closing date for Papers and Workshops Details from congress iat org uk See pages 7 9 12 15 November Technician Training Day Dundee Details from d wallace abdn ac uk See page 20 16 November Cambridge and HNS 10th Year Anniversary Joint Autumn Symposium All Creatures Great and Small Details from cambridgebranch iat org uk 22 24 November LASA Annual Conference Details from info lasa co uk 30 November AS ET Special Lecture Manchester Details from contact as et org uk See page 14 23