Training

As a department, we strive to provide the highest quality care. Therefore, we provide complimentary one-on-one and group trainings on a variety of techniques and procedures to all staff working within our vivaria.

OAR Rodent Handling and Euthanasia Training

In this training you will learn how to properly restrain mice and rats, perform CO2 euthanasia, and perform common secondary euthanasia methods. The training is intended to help both those who are new to rodent handling and those who could use a refresher on best practices. This training is for approved research personnel on an IACUC protocol that have completed a vivarium tour and have facility access and can be scheduled on an as-needed basis by emailing the vet team.

Other Trainings

   Note: You will need to login with your CU Boulder Identikey@colorado.edu (e.g. buff1234@colorado.edu) and Identikey password in order to access the following files. 

• Principles of Rodent Anesthesia and Surgery
• Injections for Mice and Rats
• Oral Gavage in Rodents
• Submandibular Blood Collection
• Rodent Tail Vein Injections

  Submit a training request for procedure specific training and the appropriate party within OAR will be in contact with you.