Rodent Training Videos

Please note that the following linked videos were not produced by the WVU Office of Lab Animal Resources. They are meant to be used for educational purposes and as a reference. 

  • Basic Rodent Handling & Restraining Techniques
    • The following linked YouTube video will show a brief description and demonstration of common mouse restraint techniques. Created by YouTube channel ARPVideosful. 
  • Blood Collection in Mice
    • The following linked YouTube video will show a brief description and demonstration of blood collection in mice. Created by YouTube channel ARPVideosful. 
  • Mouse Oral Gavage
    • The following linked YouTube video will show how to dose research mice using flexible plastic feeding tubes. Covers tube selection, restraint techniques, dosing and possible complications. Created by Instech Labs in collaboration with Veterinary Bioscience Institute.
  • Mouse IP Injection
    • The following linked YouTube video will show how to perform intraperitoneal injections in mice. Created by YouTube channel ARPVideosful. 
  • Mouse Retro Orbital Injection
    • The following linked YouTube video will show how to perform retro orbital injections in mice. Created by YouTube channel ARPVideosful. 
  • Mouse Subcutaneous Injection
    • The following linked YouTube video will show how to perform subcutaneous injections in mice. Created by YouTube channel Simple Pharmacology and Facts of Medicine. 
  • Rat Intravenous Injection 
    • The following linked YouTube video will show how to perform intravenous injections in rats. Created by YouTube channel Simple Pharmacology and Facts of Medicine. 
  • Blood Collection in Rats
    • The following linked YouTube video will show how to perform blood collection from a tail vein in rats. Created by YouTube channel Simple Pharmacology and Facts of Medicine.