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Assessing the Health and
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Basic Assessment
of Animal
Health and Welfare _________________

Title
Introduction
Contents
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Body Condition
Body Shape
Posture
Fur & Feathers
Facial Expression
Skin
Mucous Membranes
Eyes
Ears
Nose
Mouth
Tail
Perineum
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Glossary
References
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Acknowledgements

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Body Condition (5 of 5)

Animals should be weighed regularly prior to and during scientific procedures.

Question 4

Why is it important to weigh experimental animals regularly?

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