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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. animal husbandry
  4. cup handling
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. animal husbandry
  4. cup handling

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cup handling

Definition

  • Information A non-aversive method of picking up a mouse using one or both hands to gently cup the animal. This method is used in place of picking up a mouse by its tail which can cause the animal stress.

    Source: AWIC

    Type: Concept definition

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