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The CurVet™ Rat Training Simulator
Producer: Braintree Scientific Inc.The Curvet rat training model is a purposely designed training aid to provide the skills required for humane and ethical handling and procedural competencies, without the need to use a live animal. The Curvet rat model is British made using a material that does not include latex, but gives a unique sensitivity of a living specimen. This model is ideal for both veterinary and biomedical establishments and has several unique features such as:
Realistic dermatological skin, suitable for:
- Injections by most conventional routes
- Micro-chipping identification
- Handling and restraint (including the ability to scruff if required)
- The deliberate absence of fur enables this model to be cleaned and sanitized with an appropriate chemical sterilant
Head and spinal movement, including rear limbs
- Suitable for oral administration
- Lateral and ventral head movement
- Hard palate with incisors
Realistic removable tail with two lateral tail veins ideal for:
- Blood sampling
- Intravenous administration
- Insertion of a flexible catheter (Angiocath)
- Tail has a self sealing material hence long life span
- Additional tails can be purchased separately
- Artificial realistic non-toxic blood available
Realistic features such as:
- Eyes
- Hard Palate with incisors
- Pink extremities
- Fore and rear limbs
- Anus and rectum with limited aperture for thermoregulation monitoring i.e. clinical or digital thermometer
- Adult rat size and weight approximately 300g
This model is NOT a toy, but a well thought out training aid to replace the use of a live animal to gain manual skill and competence, thus avoiding stress to both animal and handler.
Price: $1,450.00