Hands-On Training

Experts from Campus Animal Resources are available to instruct investigators and their project personnel on special procedures at no charge.

  • get detailed demonstrations and individualized coaching
  • time to practice
  • more efficient techniques, new surgical techniques, reduce or eliminate animal stress, increase safety.

We encourage you to contact CARtrain@msu.edu or complete our request form to schedule team or individualized training!

Mouse Biomethodology

Handling and restraint, conducting health assessments, injections,... Available Dates

Rat Biomethodology

Handling and restraint, conducting health assessments, injections,... Available Dates

Rodent Breeding Colony Management

Rodent reproductive cycles, breeding strategies, sexing, weaning, genotyping, record keeping... Available Dates

Rodent Surgery and Aseptic Technique

Preparing & maintaining the surgical field/environment, sterile preparation of surgical instruments and equipment, animal and surgeon... Available Dates

Hands-On Training