[LARC+THERIO] Laboratory Animal Reproductive Techniques and Management

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1043 Valley Hall

Come learn about reproductive techniques and management in laboratory rodents and non-human primates! What are the unique needs of breeding colonies of laboratory animals? How do researchers preserve and revive important genetic lines of laboratory animal models? Join us with TWO amazing laboratory animal residents:

Dr. Ning-Kit Tang, traditional track lab animal medicine resident, will speak on cryopreservation and genetic manipulation of laboratory rodents as well as application in other laboratory animal species.

Dr. David Bissinger, primate track lab animal resident, will talk about medical management of pregnancy in non-human primate dams. Topics include genera primate and species-specific triage and care of dams, analgesic choice, complications of pregnancy, and more!