Courses on Laboratory Animal Science
A. The Laboratory Animal Science course
obligatory for those involved in animal experimentation (Dutch Law on Animal
Experimentation, catch 9).
In the
The maximum
number of participants is 24.
Information on this course (the organisation,
registration, dates, etc.) can be obtained from:
Ing. T.P.
Rooymans
Dept. of Animals, Science and Society
P.O Box 80.166, NL-3584 TD Utrecht
The
Tel: +31 30 2535264/2033
e-mail: t.p.rooymans@uu.nl
B.
Introductory course in Laboratory Animal Science for toxicologists not
personally involved in animal experimentation.
Since it has
been recognised that not all toxicologists will be actively performing animal
experiments, the need for attending the course described above was a matter of
discussion. However, a basic knowledge of laboratory animal science is needed
also in other fields employing toxicologists, e.g. in the evaluation of
dossiers based on animal experimentation. It has therefore been decided that
candidates applying for a registration as toxicologist an introductory course
in this discipline will need to be attended. Within the framework of the
Postgraduate Education in Toxicology programme, this one-week course is now
organised by the Department Animals in Science and Society, section Laboratory
Animal Science at
Brief
description
The contents of the course include the following
topics:
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Introduction
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Biology and husbandry of laboratory
animals
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Gnotobiology and diseases
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Design of animal experiments
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Experimental techniques
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Alternatives
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Ethical aspects
The course
is offered as a block programme. During the course, lectures and hands-on
workshops alternate with demonstrations, videos and discussions. The
multidisciplinary nature of the course requires the participation of lecturers
from several disciplines. Specialists of other departments (e.g. pathology;
anaesthesiology; alternatives) participate as lecturers. The staff
is encouraged to prepare problem-based learning programmes and to organize
workshops for the discussion of these topics. The hands-on workshops deal with
proper handling and restraining techniques for the common laboratory animal
species and some simple procedures and techniques.
The
theoretical part of the course is covered by a multi-author textbook (which has
been translated into several other languages): L.F.M. van Zutphen, V. Baumans
and A.C. Beynen (eds.), Principles of Laboratory Animal Science: A contribution
to the humane use and care of animals and the quality of experimental results,
Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam, 2003 (4nd ed). Price: € 125 (or the
Dutch version: € 65). In addition, many video, slide and tape programmes, and
interactive computer-based learning programmes are being used to replace live
animals. The course will be concluded by an examination. The minimum and maximum
number of participants is 10 and 20, respectively.
General aims
The participant has a critical
and analytical attitude towards the scientific knowledge underlying Laboratory
Animal Science related activities. The participant demonstrates the ability to
assess her/his scientifically based knowledge and skills.
Module outcomes (competence, skils)
From a participant, who successfully passed the
course, one can expect that he/she:
- possesses the necessary knowledge for responsible animal handling
and also obtained some practical experience in this respect
- has
knowledge of the possible impact of environmental and procedural factors
on experimental results.
- has
knowledge of the impact of diseases in laboratory animals on the
experimental approach and knows about possible health monitoring.
- knows about
safety aspects and occupational health when working with laboratory
animals.
- knows about
the specific demands that are necessary for a correct preparation and
performance of animal experimental techniques and research.
- knows the
possibilities that statistics can offer to optimise the use of laboratory
animals.
- knows about
the possibilities and limitations of alternative techniques.
- is
familiar with legislation concerning the use of laboratory animals.
- knows about basic
principles, which guide towards the ethical judgement of animal
experiments.
Lecturers:
(provisional list)
Prof. Dr F. Ohl, LAS,
Dr H. Blom, animal welfare officer,
Dr. F. Poelma, animal welfare officer,
Dr H. van Lith, LAS, Utrecht University
Dr F. Meijboom, Ethics Institute, Utrecht University
Prof dr A. Gröne, Vet. Pathology,
Utrecht University
Dr J. van der Valk, NCA, Utrecht University
Drs J. Kuil, Dierenbescherming
Ing P. Rooymans, LAS, Utrecht University
Information
on the course: t.p.rooymans@uu.nl
Information
on the 80 hours course on LAS:
Duration: 1
week
Period: 30
November - 04 December 2009
Fee: € 1000 (PhD students may apply
for the reduced rate of € 475)
(NB: this fee is different from other PET courses)
Location: Department
Animals in Science and Society,
Registration: Ms Letty Dijker
Postgraduate Education in Toxicology
6700 EA Wageningen
The
tel +31 (-0317) -482656
fax +31-(-0317)-484931
e-mail: office.pot-pet@wur.nl