Learning objectives
- Understanding the fundamental principles of ethology and their application in the laboratory.
- Acquire the skills to observe, analyse and interpret animal behaviour and assess animal welfare.
Specialist training
Remote| Duration | 3.5 hours |
|---|---|
| Sessions | 01 Jun 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)
Léa BRIARD
Ethologist, PhD, Head of R&D at Akongo
This course is aimed at scientific professionals, researchers, veterinary surgeons and laboratory technicians who work with laboratory animals and would like to improve their knowledge of animal welfare assessment using ethological methods. It explores how natural behaviours and behavioural indicators can reveal the state of animal welfare, contributing to more ethical research practices and more reliable data.
Who is this course for?
Target audience
- SBEA members, designated veterinarians, Animal Facility Staff, project designers
Prerequisites
- No
Programme
- Observing and measuring behaviour: qualitative assessment (e.g. qualitative pain grid, quality of life assessment, QBA) and quantitative assessment (ethological methods).
- Methodology in applied ethology
- Use and construction of ethograms, analysis of behavioural data
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