Course name

Course on Laboratory Animal Science: Species-specific course ruminants
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Institution

Utrecht University

Location

Utrecht, Netherlands

Language

English

Delivery methods

Online

Classroom

Animal room/laboratory

Group assignments

Hybrid: online self-study tasks, live sessions on location.

Accreditation and Approval

Is the course accredited

Yes, by: FELASA from 2020-09-29 to 2025-09-29

Reference: 066/20

Course is approved or recognized by the authority

Dutch government, see: Ministerial Decree on Recognition of Courses and Certificates relating to Laboratory Animals, from 2022-09-06 to 2030-01-01

Reference: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0035926/2022-09-06

Education and time investments

Minimum education

Master's Degree

Time investments

Self-learning: Undefined

Timetabled attendance: Undefined

Assessment: Undefined

Modules
Core
Modules Designation Species
3.1 Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (theory) Ruminants
4 Animal care, health and management – species specific (theory) Ruminants
5 Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific Ruminants
6.1 Humane methods of killing (theory)
Function A Carrying out procedures on animals
Modules Designation Species
7 Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory) Ruminants
8 Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (skills) Ruminants
Function C Taking care of animals
Modules Designation Species
3.2 Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) Ruminants