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The CurVet™ Rat Training Simulator

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