Animal Handling

Heated Rodent Restrainers

Clear acrylic rodent restrainers, ideal for tail blood sampling or blood pressure measurement.

• Available in 4 sizes: mice to 700g rats
• Heating by waterproof pad with integral thermostat, maintaining 37.8 ºC
• Length adjustable by slots for removable headgate
• Also available in unheated version

Rodent Restraint Cones

Clear polyfilm disposable cones are an easy way to handle rodents. The animal breathes through the small end, while you close the large end to restrain the animal. Injections may be made directly through he film. Sold in packets of 100

Broome Rodent Restrainers

These popular Broome restrainers provide fast and easy animal insertion - the tail can be pulled along the open groove and then the nose piece fitted.

• Available in 4 sizes: for 15-30 g up to 250-500 g animals
• Ideal for injections or blood sampling

Universal Restrainers

Clear acrylic restrainers constructed from 6 mm thick clear plastic.

• Three sizes accommodating animals from 10 g to 600 g.
• Raised inner floor for small animals can be removed for larger ones
• Headgate fits into 4 positions

Flat Bottom Restrainers

These clear acrylic restrainers have a circular opening on top and slot on the bottom, for convenient injections and waste disposal.

• Fours sizes: suitable for 15-30 g to 250 - 500 g animals
• Adjustable tail gate in 4 slots
• Animal feeding pocket at front

Bunny Snuggle

The Bunny Snuggle is a safe and effective way of restraining rabbits, which are often at risk of bone fracture when stressed by rigid restrainers. It acts as a swaddling for effective yet comfortable restraint.

• Made from durable nylon-coated canvas
• Velcro fasteners allow quick fitting and release
• Repeatedly washable; may be gas sterilised

Polycarbonate Rabbit Restrainer

A completely autoclavable restrainer moulded from polycarbonate, with stainless steel parts. Suitable for rabbits weighing 3 to 4.5 kg only.

Elizabethan Collars

Traditional collars to prevent animals from grooming and dislodging implants. Available in a wide range of sizes for animals from mice to dogs.

Metabolic Cages

Robust & hygienic metabolic cages that immediately separate faeces and urine into separate collecting tubes outside the chamber.

• Polycarbonate chamber & cover are easily cleaned
• Slide out feeder drawer is ideal for slurries, liquids or powders
• Water bottle has calibrated spillage tube
• Faeces & Urine tubes are non-wetting and can be removed without disturbing animal
• Available in 4 sizes, for mice to large rodents

Complete Animal Weighing System

This balance gives accurate weight of live animals using the time averaging mode.

• Two ranges: 1000g x 0.01g, and 3000 g x 0.1 g
• Includes large aluminium basket, ideal for live animals
• RS-232 Interface; optional software kit
• Optional printer
• For other balances, please see our Balance page

Cordless Small Animal Clipper

A cordless clipper ideal for removing hair from animals without skin damage. Other types of clipper available.