Harmonisation of education, training and continuing professional development for laboratory animal caretakers, technicians and technologists: Report of the FELASA-EFAT Working Group.

Competent, confident and caring laboratory animal caretakers, technicians and technologists (LAS staff) are vital for good animal welfare, high-quality science and a secure Culture of Care. This requires high-quality education, training, supervision and continuing professional development (CPD) of LAS staff. However, there is a lack of harmonisation regarding how this education and training is conducted among European countries, and nor are there recommendations adapted to Directive 2010/63/EU.

The effectiveness of Ivomec and Neguvon in the control of murine mites.

The effectiveness of different methods of external applications of Neguvon and Ivomec for treating infestations with Myobia musculi and Myocoptes spp. in conventional colonies of laboratory mice was investigated. Ivomec appeared to be effective over a longer period of time than Neguvon.