Principles of Laboratory Animal Management

Objectives of the course:

a)     To introduce students to the basic principles of Laboratory Animal Science,

b)     to provide students with general information on the management of a laboratory animal facility, and

c)      to provide students with species-specific information on biology, husbandry, anesthesia, euthanasia and non-surgical experimental procedures of laboratory animals.

After successful completion of the course, students will:

have aquired knowledge on basic principles of Laboratory Animal Science and on species-specific biology, handling, substances administration, collection of biologic material, anesthesia and euthanasia of the most commonly used laboratory animal species.
·        have completed practical training on restraining and handling techniques, substances administration, blood collection, anesthesia, euthanasia and necropsy of small laboratory animals

·        be able to understand special requirements on laboratory animal handling, substances administration, as well as calculation and administration of anesthetics