Animal Care & User Training

• Compulsory Animal Ethics Training Course
• Compulsory Induction Training for Users of Laboratory Animal Services Equipment & Facilities
• Optional Practical Animal Handling Training
• On-Line Practical Animal Techniques Portal
• Optional On-Line Training from CCAC
• Optional On-Line Training from AALAS

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Compulsory Animal Ethics Training Course

"Introduction to the use of animals in science: ethical considerations."

A half day course for staff, honours and postgraduate students conducted by the Animal Ethics committees of the University of Adelaide, the SA Pathology/ Central Health Network, and The University of South Australia.

When: Friday 8th of March 2013
Time: 8:10 am-12:30 pm 
Venue: Robson Lecture Theatre, Eleanor Harrald Building 
            Royal Adelaide Hospital, Frome Road

Download: 2013 Program

University of Adelaide staff & students Register On-Line   Animal Ethics Training Course 2013

Registration Queries? Contact the Animal Welfare Officer

The annual Animal Ethics Induction Training Course is particularly aimed at new users but is of interest and value to animal users generally. It is expected that all new University of Adelaide animal users will attend this Animal Ethics Induction. 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. In addition the program raises wider issues in relation to the humane use of animals.

All University of Adelaide HDR students using animals for research must complete this course and the associated MyUni  Animal Ethics Evaluation and Assessment  program,  in order to obtain the certification required as part of Core Component documentation. (See point 4 below).

What if I Miss the Annual Animal Ethics Induction Course?

Animal Ethics recommends that University of Adelaide students and staff  unable to attend the compulsory Animal Ethics Training in March 2013:

1. Download and read the 7th Edition of the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for scientific purposes – the Australian rulebook and guide for all animal users.

2. Familiarise yourself with the content of the Animal Ethics website: University of Adelaide Animal User's Handbook, University Policies & Guidelines, Application and Annual Reporting forms, and other information.

3. **NEW**   View on-line Animal Ethics & Welfare Introductory Course.

4. Contact the Animal Ethics Secretary in order to be enrolled in the MyUni  Animal Ethics Evaluation and Assessment  program  AU_DVCR_ANIML_0001 Animal Ethics and Welfare Introduction

5. Attend the next Compulsory Animal Ethics Induction Course.

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Compulsory Induction Training for Users of Laboratory Animal Services Facilities

More information and registration: Laboratory Animal Services New Users

The principle objective of this training program is to provide animal users with the necessary information that will enable them to use the Laboratory Animal Services managed animal facilities efficiently, productively and ethically, by having the highest regard for the policies and procedures in place to ensure animal well-being and experimental integrity and reliability.

There are two steps to this program in 2013:

1. Step one - Register through the LAS Office Manager to attend the LAS Induction Seminar (Thursday 28/2/2013, 2:00-3:30pm). University of Adelaide Medical School South (Frome Rd.) , Stirling Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor.
2. Step two - Contact the LAS Medical School animal facility supervisor for further induction tailored to the needs of each individual staff member or student.

Compulsory Training for Users of Laboratory Animal Services Equipment

Personnel who wish to use specialist laboratory animal equipment provided by Laboratory Animal Services are required to receive training before they can access the equipment.  Contact the LAS Medical School animal facility supervisor  to discuss the relevant requirements and the equipment available.

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Optional Practical Animal Handling Training

More information and registration: Practical Training in Laboratory Rat & Mouse Techniques.

These practicals are intended as an introduction to commonly used laboratory animal procedures and techniques for new students and less experienced staff. They will be conducted by the University of Adelaide Animal Welfare Officer and Laboratory Animal Services. Scheduled Practicals and Workshops are advertised here and on the Animal Ethics website.

Ad Hoc practical training in animal handling and basic procedures are available on request to the Animal Welfare Officer and Laboratory Animal Services.

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 NEW- The On-Line Animal Procedures Portal

Optional On-Line Training on Practical Techniques

Use the portal links to guide you to external websites that use photographs and videoclips to demonstrate Good Practice animal handling and animal procedures techniques .

species	procedure	training resource link
RODENTS	HANDLING
RODENTS	all recommended sites BLOOD SAMPLING saphenous vein
RODENTS	ADMINISTRATION OF SUBSTANCES oral gavage & subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous injection

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Optional On-Line Training from CCAC

More information : Canadian Council on Animal Care Training website

All personnel involved with the use of animals in research, teaching and testing must be adequately trained in the principles of animal care and useand the ethical issues involved in animal use. The Canadian Council for Animal Care has made freely available 12 web-based basic training modules for animal users to pursue at their own pace. The key principles are relevant to Australia and internationally.

Optional On-Line Training from AALAS

More information: American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Training website

AALAS free on-line training: Introduction to Research Animal Methodologies Courses.  Select "Continue without logging in" option.

The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Introduction to Research Animal Methodologies series provides an introduction to working with animals in the laboratory environment. Each course in this series offers information that is both relevant to all research animals and specific to the particular species featured.  The first 7 lessons are similar in all courses of this series. Differences in these lessons relate mainly to the (USA) regulatory coverage, housing requirements, and the zoonotic hazards of each animal species. The remaining lessons present information that is more specific to each animal species, such as biological features, anaesthetic doses, and biomethodologies.