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May 3, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Inconsistency in cervical dislocation: A UK survey of techniques and tools utilised for laboratory rodents

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JMJessica MartinMLMatthew C. LeachJCJasmine M. Clarkson

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Overview

Survey reveals marked inconsistencies in cervical dislocation technique and tools used for humane killing of laboratory rodents across UK institutions, highlighting a need for standardization.

Key Points

  • This work aims to identify techniques and tools used for cervical dislocation in laboratory rodents across UK institutions.
  • Conducted an online questionnaire among personnel in UK institutions to gather data on cervical dislocation techniques and tools used.
  • Analyzed reported methods for killing mice and rats using cervical dislocation, including the use of improvised tools.
  • Marked inconsistencies were found in techniques for cervical dislocation, with mice mainly killed manually and rats using mechanical aids.
  • A wide range of improvised tools was reported, including pens and scissors, indicating a lack of standardization.
  • Little consensus exists on essential physical actions required for effective dislocation, with few institutions having formal standard operating procedures.

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Martin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f6e67c8071d4f1bdfc727fhttps://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2026.10087
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