Oral Gavage
Oral Gavage in the Mouse
Material can be administered orally using a number of different techniques, although gavage using a stomach tube is the most widely used. To minimise the risk of adverse effects associated with this procedure, it is important that the operator is skilled both in the technique and the restraint method needed…
Oral Gavage in the Rat
Material can be administered orally using a number of different techniques, although gavage using a stomach tube is the most widely used. To minimise the risk of adverse effects associated with this procedure, it is important that the operator is skilled both in the technique and the restraint method needed…
ADMINISTRATIONOF SUBSTANCES
A series of tutorials to assist research workers develop their skills in the administration of substances to laboratory animals.
The material was developed by Newcastle University with the support of the IAT and the NC3Rs.
