Learning objectives
- Know the different techniques for handling rodents
- Choosing the least stressful techniques
- Understanding the importance of habituation and conditioning of animals
Specialist training
Remote| Duration | 3.5 hours |
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| Sessions | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Timetable | from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. |
| Access times Response within 48 hours | |
Organisations
- Inter-company sessions on the agenda
- In-company sessions on request
- Can be organised face-to-face
Instructor(s)
Magalie FRECHOU
PhD, Dr in Pharmacology, expert in translational research, INSERM
The welfare of rodents in the laboratory is a crucial factor in ensuring optimal experimental conditions and reliable results. Refining handling techniques reduces animal stress and minimises the risk of injury, while improving the quality of the data collected. This training course is designed to teach professionals appropriate and respectful handling methods, in line with best ethical practice.
Who is this course for?
Target audience
- Animal Facility Staff, SBEA members, Designated veterinarians, Project designers
Prerequisites
- No
Programme
- Main handling techniques
- Desirable approaches and techniques to avoid
- Effect of stress on animals
- Refinement of techniques
- Animal habituation and conditioning
Teaching resources
- Theoretical contributions
- Participatory exercises
- Teaching support sent by e-mail
Assessment procedures
Assessment of knowledge in the form of a questionnaire leading to a training certificate
Prices
- Sessions on the agenda: 120 EXCLUDING VAT / participant
- Other: on request
Accessibility
- Disabled access: Adaptation to your needs on request
- Admission procedure : Entry questionnaire