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.