Laboratory Pig module

Laboratory Pig module
Typically students will be using pigs in a laboratory setting rather than in an icultire or farm eggnog .

The course will cover the theory requirements of the EU education requirements in relation to specific species

3.1.2. Recognize and describe life events that have the potential to cause suffering including sourcing, transport, housing, husbandry, handling and procedures (on a basic level).

3.1.3. Indicate how good welfare can promote good science: e.g. explain how the failure to attend to biological and behavioural needs may affect the outcome of procedures.

3.1.4. Indicate how husbandry and care may influence experimental outcome and the number of animals needed e.g. example where the place in the room influences the outcome, hence randomisation.

3.1.5. Describe the dietary requirements of the relevant animal species and explain how these can be met.

3.1.6. Describe the importance of providing an enriched environment (appropriate to both the species and the science) including social housing and opportunities for exercise, resting and sleeping.

3.1.7. When relevant to the species, recognise that there are different strains, and that these can have different characteristics which can affect both welfare and science.

3.1.8. When relevant to the species, recognise that alterations to the genome can affect the phenotype in unexpected and subtle ways, and the importance of monitoring such animals very carefully.

3.1.9. Maintain and interpret accurate, comprehensive records of animals held in the animal facility, including the wellbeing of the animals

7.  Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory)

22. Principles of surgery

6.1  Humane methods of killing