Continuing Education for the use of live animals in scientific purposes # 3: rodent breeding colony management

GOALS

• know how to choose an animal model the most suitable for the planned studies
• know the rules of management of a rodent facility
• be familiar with the requirements of the animal care program
• be warned about transportation rules for animals used for scientific purposes

PROGRAM

• panel of the different organisms used in animal research
• reasoned management of an animal facility :
  parameters related to reproduction
  environment-related parameters
  importance of phenotyping and genotyping of transgenic lines
• rules for developing an animal program in an animal facility
• transportation of animals used for scientific purposes

PEDAGOGY, METHODS AND TOOLS

• Lectures.
• Practical training.
• Teaching materials, bibliography and documentation are given to the participants.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Teaching method adapted to acquire the strategic laws.
• Instructors: Professor of Genetics and Researcher, experts in use of live animals for scientific purposes.