What It Is and Why It Matters to Behaviour Research

2012 marks the 10th anniversary of ALN Magazine. In addition to 10 years as the tabloid-sized magazine that is hard to miss, ALN has stayed true to its editorial mission of providing practical information on the management, operation, health and safety, equipment and technologies, and design/build of lab animal facilities.

The goal in the classical Japanese Zen arts is to achieve mastery through spiritual practice. In recent years, many attempts have been made to bring this kind of Zen thinking to the West.

This article reviews both Laboratory Mouse: Procedural Techniques Manual and DVD as well as Laboratory Rat: Procedural Techniques Manual and DVD.

USDA Does Not Regulate Private Ownership of Exotic Animals, New AVMA Euthanasia Guidelines Expected Shortly, Fish and Wildlife Services Considers Listing Chimpanzees as Endangered Species, AWIC's Guide on Environmental Enrichment of Nonhuman Primates Updated, AVMA to Review Accreditation of Foreign Veterinary Schools, OLAW's Training Materials on Working with Animals Updated, APHIS to Amend List of Select Agents and Toxins

Communication issues can impact research. An atmosphere of cooperation can make the impact positive.

All renovation planning can benefit from following a checklist of efficient energy and operationally attainable goals.

Our thanks to all those who took the ALN reader survey a few months back.

A manager’s procrastination tendency raises its ugly head, commonly, when planning for a new project. “Paralysis by analysis” becomes the mode of operation—or non operation.

Computers have revolutionized our lives. How many hours a day do you average sitting in front of one?

We all know that the squeaky wheel gets the grease, but why wait to hear the squeak, or feel the drag of the wheel, or attempt to suppress vibrating casters?