Description
CurVet Rat Training Simulator
The Curvet rat training model is a specially designed aid to provide the skills necessary for humane and ethical handling and procedural skills, without the need to use a live animal. The Curvet rat model is made in Britain from a material that does not include latex, but offers a unique sensitivity of a live specimen. This model is ideal for both veterinary and biomedical institutes and has several unique features, such as: Realistic dermatological skin, suitable for: The deliberate absence of fur allows the model to be cleaned and sanitized with an appropriate chemical sterile Movement of the head and spine, including hind limbs Suitable for oral administration Lateral and ventral movement of the head Hard palate with incisors Realistic removable tail with two lateral tail veins Ideal for: Blood sampling. Intravenous administration Insertion of a flexible catheter (Angiocath) Tail has a self-sealing material, thus long lasting Additional tails can be purchased separately Realistic non-toxic artificial blood available Realistic features such as: Eyes Hard palate with incisors Pink extremities Fore and hind limbs Anus and rectum with limited opening for thermoregulation monitoring, e.g., with clinical or digital thermometer Size and weight of adult rat approx. 300 g This model is NOT a toy, but a well-designed training aid that replaces the use of a live animal to acquire manual skills and competence, thus avoiding stress for both animal and operator.
Mimicky Mouse Model
Mimicky contributes to the training of mouse handling techniques and procedures. By using this mouse simulator, you contribute to the implementation of the 3 R’s philosophy. By using alternative training and handling before use, you can achieve more humane principles. This is a simulator that mimics experimental animals (mice). – Handling – Immobilization – Physical assessment – Oral administration – Intravenous administration Mimicky mouse body: about 70 (L) x 39 (H) x 31 (W) mm 25g Mimicky tail: about 130 mm (exposed section about 110 mm) 3g Weight: about 28g
Squeekum Rat Model
The Squeekums Rat manikin from Rescue Critters allows students, lab technicians and operators to learn how to safely handle laboratory rodents. The tail of this remarkable rodent model can be conveniently detached and disposed of while still having access to the IV at the tail vein point. The small replaceable ears help students learn ear-marking procedures. The model is fully articulated and extremely realistic. The head, feet and limbs move naturally. Squeekums comes with a protective case, IV accessories, artificial blood and instructions
