Principles of Laboratory Animal Management

Objective

The use of animals in research imposes moral, scientific and legal obligations for humane care and treatment. This course provides essential information for the investigators/animal house managers about the standard practices to be followed in the scientific management of the animal house, production of quality animals, current regulations and laboratory animal care.

Syllabus

The syllabus includes an introduction, uses of animals in biomedical research, physiology, nutrition, selection of animals and models, breeding, animal acquisition, housing, animal husbandry and care, occupational health and safety, animal use protocol, personnel and facility management, health and genetic monitoring, quality control, anaesthesia, euthanasia, animal welfare, and CPCSEA guidelines.