Basic assessment laboratory animal health and welfare (Basic assessment laboratory animal health and welfare)
Owner/Developer: Assessing the Health and Welfare of Laboratory Animals (AHWLA)
| Country: |
United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Url: |
http://www.ahwla.org.uk/site/tutorials/HW/HW01-Title.html |
| Created: |
01 January 2005 |
| Founding source: |
3R Research Foundation Switzerland |
| Locations: |
United Kingdom |
| Description: |
This tutorial provides an introduction to assessing the health and welfare of laboratory animals. It is designed to be used by inexperienced research workers and staff involved in animal care.
Being able to recognise problems in animal health and welfare is essential for anyone working with laboratory animals. The tutorial will go through indices of good health and welfare. It will also discuss ways to recognise signs of pain, suffering and distress in laboratory animals. This tutorial is intended to be an introduction to animal health and welfare assessment, targeted at new research workers. General principles will be outlined. Species specific information can be found on other tutorials in this website. Note that a veterinarian should always be consulted if health problems are suspected. |
| Format: |
Interactive online resources, Recorded tutorial |
| Presence: |
Optional / Voluntary |
| Access: |
Free |
| Content type: |
Theoretical |
| Frequency: |
Not defined |
| Target audience: |
Researchers, Technicians |
| Target sectors: |
Academia, Industry |
| Educational level: |
University (Bachelor), Undergraduate, Technical College, Continuing Professional Development |
| 3rs relevance: |
Refinement |
| Topics covered: |
Taking care of animals |
| 3rs coverage: |
Full coverage (a dedicated course) |
| Species covered: |
Marmoset and tamarins (eg. Callithrix jacchus), Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus), Rodents, Cats (Felis catus), Dogs (Canis familiaris), Cattle (Bos primigenius), Other birds (other Aves), Ferrets (Mustela putorius furo), Guinea-Pigs (Cavia porcellus), Mongolian Gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus), Hamsters |
| Course level on animal species: |
Basic course |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
Body condition
Changes in body shape Posture Fur and feathers Facial expression Skin Mucous membranes Eyes Ears Nose Mouth Tail Perineum |
| Legislative framework: |
Directive 2010/63/EU or equivalent |
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