Animal Ethics Training

Animal Ethics Induction half day course 2011

Introduction to the use of animals in science: ethical considerations

A half day course for staff, honours and postgraduate students was held on the 4th of March 2011 in the Bonython Hall, Universtiy of Adelaide. It was conducted by the Animal Ethics committees of the University of Adelaide, the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science / Adelaide Health Service, and The University of South Australia. Click here to view the 2011 course program.

It is expected that all new University of Adelaide animal users will complete the Animal Ethics and Welfare Induction Course and complete an online assessment if they were unable to attend the March 2011 course.

The broad object of the course is to draw attention to ethical questions that must be considered when scientific and teaching activities relating to the conditional use of animals are proposed. There is particular emphasis on the responsibilities involved and on the importance of compliance with the Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes - 7th Edition 2004.

Videos of the 2010 course and other resources are available at the Research Education and Development Website

Further training information
Visit the Animal Welfare Officer website for additional training information at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/research/researchers/animalwelfare/user_training/