Description of the training

This training aims to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the neurosensory, physiological, and behavioral specificities of laboratory animals, with a focus on rodents. It covers how to optimize housing conditions and implement species-appropriate enrichment strategies, while reconciling animal welfare with good scientific practices.

Topics covered during the training

- Environmental factors & behavioral needs.
- Neurosensory characteristics of rodents.
- Macro & micro-environmental control.
- Species-specific enrichment practices.
- Animal welfare & 3Rs principles.
- Human-animal interactions & socialization.
- Research quality & experimental interferences.
- Enrichment return on investment.
- Ethics & regulatory framework.

Species covered during the training

The following species are covered during the training : rongeurs

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