Sentences with phrase «standard test animal»

Spearheading the work was University of Gothenburg neuroscientist Sten Grillner, who ran chemical experiments on cats, the standard test animal for studying locomotion.

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In addition to the standard testing, cleaning and sterilization processes, Tofutti uses third - party kosher supervisors to ensure its products are dairy - free and free of any animal products.

Fork in the Road received Non-GMO Project Verification after a rigorous testing process to ensure all animal feed and product ingredients, as well as their manufacturing plant, met the Non-GMO Project Standard.

The Vegan Trademark is an internationally recognised standard for products that are free of all animal use, in ingredients and testing.

Their new hair care line lives up to the same standards of being «natural, gentle, effective and free from animal testing» you would expect from this great company.

307300 Features: - With thirteen loops and five hanging animals toys. - ABC written tummy - time pillow. - Soft arches. - Mat the surface is thick for softness. - Playful patterns and linen details. - Multiple materials and activities on the mat: soft elephant with crinkle ear, equid with a tactile mane, crinkle tree flap and bird wings, removable apple mirror, and high - pitched monkey. - For age zero and up. - Safety - tested to fulfill or exceed ASTM, CPSIA, EN71 and applicable safety standards.

Studies show that these models can accurately predict the ways that new drugs will react in the human body and replace the use of animals in exploratory research and many standard drug tests.

Early generations of Moderna's drugs didn't meet that standard in animal tests, acknowledges its president, Stephen Hoge; over time, liver toxicity and immune reactions reared their heads.

The researchers put the mice through a standard test in which the animals are trained to find a platform in a swimming pool.

Participants then went through five standard cognitive tests involving immediate recall of a list of presented words, delayed recall of those words later, forward and backward recall of long lists of numbers, and a verbal fluency test in which they listed as many animals as possible without repetition, the use of proper nouns or descriptors.

When barn owls flew over the cages of individual voles, each of the animals» nervousness increased by about the same amount, as measured by standard behavioral tests.

And the EERC fuel is not the only bio-based jet fuel available: UOP, LLC, a division of Honeywell Specialty Materials, has a similar fuel made from vegetable and animal oils, whereas algae - grower Solazyme, Inc., has derived a jet fuel from pond scum that meets ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials International) standards.

This is the six - minute, forced swim test, a standard measure of an animal's willingness to struggle against a crummy environment.

They compared the animals» ability to negotiate a radial - arm water maze, a standard test of cognitive ability, with that of regular J20 mice and of normal mice at 4, 9, and 14 months of age.

Additionally, we performed a Hidden Cookie Test to evaluate general olfaction and observed no difference between uninfected and infected animals (Uninfected, Type I -, and Type III - infected animals found the cookie on average within 96 ± 14, 109 ± 18, and 123 ± 31 seconds, respectively where variance indicates Standard Error of the Mean).

The Human Emulation System offers researchers a new standard for predicting how a human may respond to diseases, medicines, chemicals, and foods — with greater precision and control than today's cell culture or animal - based testing approaches.

The CCAC ensures that the use of animals, where necessary, for research, teaching and testing employs optimal care according to acceptable scientific standards and promote an increased level of knowledge, awareness and sensitivity to relevant ethical principles.

In an animal study, Alzheimer's mice that ate an almond rich diet performed much better on memory tests compared to mice that ate a standard diet.

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The Leaping Bunny Logo certifies that a cosmetic or personal care company adheres to the Corporate Standard of Compassion for Animals, and is a voluntary pledge that companies make to not test on animals during any stage of production develAnimals, and is a voluntary pledge that companies make to not test on animals during any stage of production develanimals during any stage of production development.

Dr. Bernal oversees and develops standard operating procedures for: Comprehensive socialization and environmental enrichment plan Preventative medicine program (frequent physicals, TB testing, parasite evaluation, viral testing) Veterinary care program Aseptic technique Management of pain and distress Animal enclosure sanitation.

For a period of five months they added GSPE to a standard diet and tested the mice for signs of memory deterioration normally found in this line of transgenic animals.

Her «pet - friendly» techniques for animal handling and behavior modification, many of which she developed herself through the scientific method of research and rigorous testing, are shaping the new standard of care for Veterinarians, Petcare and other Companion and Farm Animal professianimal handling and behavior modification, many of which she developed herself through the scientific method of research and rigorous testing, are shaping the new standard of care for Veterinarians, Petcare and other Companion and Farm Animal professiAnimal professionals.

Her «pet - friendly» techniques for animal handling and behavior modification, many of which she developed herself through the scientific method of research and rigorous testing, are shaping the new standard of care for Veterinarians, Petcare and Farm Animal professianimal handling and behavior modification, many of which she developed herself through the scientific method of research and rigorous testing, are shaping the new standard of care for Veterinarians, Petcare and Farm Animal professiAnimal professionals.

In animal cases, she said, standard DNA testing may cost about $ 300, compared with several thousand dollars for human tests.

Before Best Friends demonstrated that the public prefers a positive message, the standard fare in animal advocacy magazines consisted of horrific images of animal victims — rabbits blinded by cosmetics testing, foxes in traps being bludgeoned by some human brute, barrels of dead shelter animals, and on and on.

The key to the statement is «animal feeding tests» which means that the food was tested on dogs over several months and is a commitment to high standards.

Dr. Bernal oversees and develops standard operating procedures for: Comprehensive socialization and environmental enrichment plan Preventative medicine program (frequent physicals, TB testing, parasite evaluation, viral testing) Veterinary care program Aseptic technique Management of pain and distress Animal enclosure sanitation.

The test facilities we contract with are under federal inspection; all animals are cared for in accordance with established animal welfare rules and sanitation standards.

The standards were written and tested in collaboration with breeders, veterinary and animal science experts, state regulators, and animal welfare organizations.

With the support of dog breeders, pet industry representatives, animal health and welfare experts, and other key stakeholders, the researchers are developing and testing voluntary standards for the care and well - being of dogs in commercial breeding facilities.

Secondly there is a gap in the standard, known as the «family rule,» this is where a label can state that tests were completed if it's «similar» to a product that was tested on animals.

Examples of conditions for which your family veterinarian might refer your animal to an Internist are: • Allergies — intradermal skin testing and immunotherapy is the gold standard for treating environmental allergies.

Animal feeding tests are a higher threshold, though some people will still complain that the standards aren't stringent enough.

The Leaping Bunny Program set the gold standard for certifying company's cruelty - free and free of animal testing.

Leaping Bunny lists compassionate companies that have met strict standards against animal testing.

Her «pet - friendly» techniques for animal handling and behavior modification, many of which she developed herself through the scientific method of research and rigorous testing, are shaping the new standard of care for Veterinarians, Petcare and Farm Animal professianimal handling and behavior modification, many of which she developed herself through the scientific method of research and rigorous testing, are shaping the new standard of care for Veterinarians, Petcare and Farm Animal professiAnimal professionals.

CFS has four stated goals, which promote organic agriculture by restricting traditional farming methods: «Ensuring the testing, labeling and regulation of genetically engineered (GE) foods; Preserving strict national organic food standards; Preventing potential animal and human health crises caused by food borne illness — including «mad cow» disease; Educating the public on the hazards of industrial agriculture.»

Instead, the CJEU determined that data from animal testing could simply not serve as the basis for determining whether or not a cosmetics product meets EU safety standards.

Performed various medical tests for patients and ensured that treatment is in accordance with animal healthcare standards.

Animal Care Aide The Pet Hospital, Pineville, KY 2007 — 2012 • Assisted vets and technicians in calming down scared animals, by petting them and talking to them gently • Provided support in taking and recording animal patients» vitals • Cleaned and sanitized admitted animals» cages, ensuring that all set standards for cleanliness are met • Collected specimens for testing purposes, and followed up on results • Scheduled appointments, provided follow - up, and ensured that waiting lists were kept uAnimal Care Aide The Pet Hospital, Pineville, KY 2007 — 2012 • Assisted vets and technicians in calming down scared animals, by petting them and talking to them gently • Provided support in taking and recording animal patients» vitals • Cleaned and sanitized admitted animals» cages, ensuring that all set standards for cleanliness are met • Collected specimens for testing purposes, and followed up on results • Scheduled appointments, provided follow - up, and ensured that waiting lists were kept uanimal patients» vitals • Cleaned and sanitized admitted animals» cages, ensuring that all set standards for cleanliness are met • Collected specimens for testing purposes, and followed up on results • Scheduled appointments, provided follow - up, and ensured that waiting lists were kept updated

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SHARP HEALTHCARE, Livermore Falls, ME (6/2010 to Present) Biology Lab Assistant • Prepare specimens for laboratory experiments by following appropriate standards and procedures • Set up, adjust, calibrate and maintain laboratory and field equipment • Troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order when needed during experiments • Prepare specimens that need to be used in experiments in accordance to specific instructions provided • Analyze experimental data and ensure that interpreted results are properly documented and reported • Assist in conducting research and collecting information and samples such as soil, water, plants, animals and blood • Measure and weigh compounds and other materials to be used for testing purposes • Monitor all laboratory work to ensure that it complies with set laboratory standards • Provide technical support to scientists and monitor and observe experiments to increase informational database • Feed and look after livestock and laboratory animals • Provide support to operational programs such as fish hatcheries and greenhouses