Environmental control and Enrichment in breeding and experimental groups, animal welfare and good science (adressing and meeting species physiological and behavioral needs focus on rodents)

Durée et dates

Friday, August 28, 2026, from 9:00 to 12:30 AM

Registration open until August 27, 2026.

Public concerné

- Animal facility managers
- Researchers
- Researchers assistants
- Animal caretakers,
- PhD students
- Post-docs
- Vetenarians
- Member of SBEA and Ethics Comittee
- Any personnel involved in animal welfare and good scientific practices applied to the use of animal models

Formateur

The course will be taught by Patrick Hardy, DVM, Dipl. ECLAM, Exec. MBA.

Accessibilité Handicap

Tell us about your needs so we can best tailor your training to your requirements

Prérequis

None

Contenu de l'intervention

Introduction, review of participant expectations
Short reminders about the ‘‘animal model’’ definition and related quality control

Part 1 (with main focus on rodents)

Impact of environmental factors on behaviour and physiological needs
Control and adequacy of required macro and micro-environmental conditions
Key rodent characteristics and potential experimental interferences:
Examples of neurosensorial characteristics: vision / light cycle and intensity, audition (sounds and ultra-sounds), olfaction / pheromons,
Basal metabolic level, thermoregulation et thermo-neutrality zon
Post-natal development (immunity, reproduction), ageing
Sensitivity to macro et micro-environnement
Social interactions and communication
Diet and feeding
Microbiote impact

Part 2 (most species, except aquatics / amphibians)

Roles and responsibilities in environmental enrichment
Through real-life situations, review of species-specific examples of environmental enrichment and their relevance : structural enrichment, feed enrichment, bedding / subtrate, manipulanda and toys, sensorial stimulation, socialisation and social interactions (conspecific / specific), positive reinforcement / habituation
Assessing and managing requirements perceived as conflictual between animal welfare and good research practices
Review of benefits and overall ‘‘return on investment’’ for animal welfare, 3Rs, R&D performance (quality of data / studies, outcome of projects / procedures), impact on personnel (OHS, work conditions, job motivation…)
Last question and conclusion

Moyens pédagogiques

Interactive exchange in video conference sessions
Digital learning materials sent to participants
Training certificate

Modalité d'évaluation

Knowledge assessment in the form of multiple choice questions

Délai d'accès

Response within 48 hours, depending on the schedule

Durée et dates

3.5 hours of training
1 to 2 sessions per year, pen to multiple companies, on the dates and at the locations indicated in the Uniivo Academy schedule
In-house training can be arranged at your premises upon request
Video conferencing is also available

Public concerné

- Animal facility managers
- Researchers
- Researchers assistants
- Animal caretakers,
- PhD students
- Post-docs
- Vetenarians
- Member of SBEA and Ethics Comittee
- Any personnel involved in animal welfare and good scientific practices applied to the use of animal models

Formateur

One of the leading experts on the subject a regular contributor to Uniivo Academy

Accessibilité Handicap

Tell us about your needs so we can best tailor your training to your requirements

Prérequis

None

Contenu de l'intervention

Introduction, review of participant expectations
Short reminders about the ‘‘animal model’’ definition and related quality control

Part 1 (with main focus on rodents)

Impact of environmental factors on behaviour and physiological needs
Control and adequacy of required macro and micro-environmental conditions
Key rodent characteristics and potential experimental interferences:
Examples of neurosensorial characteristics: vision / light cycle and intensity, audition (sounds and ultra-sounds), olfaction / pheromons,
Basal metabolic level, thermoregulation et thermo-neutrality zon
Post-natal development (immunity, reproduction), ageing
Sensitivity to macro et micro-environnement
Social interactions and communication
Diet and feeding
Microbiote impact

Part 2 (most species, except aquatics / amphibians)

Roles and responsibilities in environmental enrichment
Through real-life situations, review of species-specific examples of environmental enrichment and their relevance : structural enrichment, feed enrichment, bedding / subtrate, manipulanda and toys, sensorial stimulation, socialisation and social interactions (conspecific / specific), positive reinforcement / habituation
Assessing and managing requirements perceived as conflictual between animal welfare and good research practices
Review of benefits and overall ‘‘return on investment’’ for animal welfare, 3Rs, R&D performance (quality of data / studies, outcome of projects / procedures), impact on personnel (OHS, work conditions, job motivation…)
Last question and conclusion

Moyens pédagogiques

Interactive exchange in video conference sessions
Digital learning materials sent to participants
Training certificate

Modalité d'évaluation

Knowledge assessment in the form of multiple choice questions

Délai d'accès

Response within 48 hours, depending on the schedule

Environmental control and Enrichment in breeding and experimental groups, animal welfare and good science (adressing and meeting species physiological and behavioral needs focus on rodents)

Durée et dates

Public concerné

Formateur

Accessibilité Handicap

Prérequis

Contenu de l'intervention

Moyens pédagogiques

Modalité d'évaluation

Délai d'accès

Durée et dates

Public concerné

Formateur

Accessibilité Handicap

Prérequis

Contenu de l'intervention

Moyens pédagogiques

Modalité d'évaluation

Délai d'accès

Environmental control and Enrichment in breeding and experimental groups, animal welfare and good science (adressing and meeting species physiological and behavioral needs focus on rodents)

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