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Animal Welfare
Animal Welfare: refers to the state of the animal; the treatment that an animal receives is covered by other terms such as animal care, animal husbandry, and humane treatment. Protecting an animal's welfare means providing for its physical and mental needs.
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FEB 05, 2015 | 10:30 AMC.E. CREDITS
Effective workplace training in a research facility is an important key in ensuring smooth operations and high standards of animal care. Today's diverse workforce offers many benefits such a...Speaker: Paula Clifford, MLA, RLATG, CVTPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2015
FEB 05, 2015 | 9:00 AMC.E. CREDITS
Recent advances in anesthesia, monitoring, pain assessment and analgesia provide many opportunities for improving the quality of our in vivo scientific data, and promoting high standards of a...Speaker: Paul Flecknell, MA, VetMB, PhD, DLAS, DECVAA, DECLAM, (Hon)DACLAM, (Hon) FRCVS, Dr.hcPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2015
FEB 05, 2015 | 7:30 AMC.E. CREDITS
Fish are vertebrates but they are physiologically and psychologically different from mammals. This presentation will try to explain their differences from mammals and the different aspects t...FEB 04, 2015 | 12:00 PMC.E. CREDITS
In Chile, the regulatory context regarding animal use in research is very poor. A legal framework for Animal Care and Use Committees is practically nonexistent. Also, the chilean culture play...FEB 04, 2015 | 7:30 AMC.E. CREDITS
During my presentation, we will discuss:- Normal patterns of behavior (repertoire): social, food intake, territorial, agonistic, anti-predation, sleep and rest, play behavior, grooming, sex...Speaker: Marina Snitcofsky, DVM, MSc, PhDPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2015
FEB 04, 2015 | 6:00 AMC.E. CREDITS
Adherence to strict aseptic technique is vital to all types of animal models requiring surgical intervention from both scientific and welfare perspectives. Training of both new and experience...Speaker: Angela Kerton, B.VetMed Cert LAS MRCVSPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2015
FEB 06, 2014 | 4:00 PM
Laboratory rats and mice are the most used animal species in scientific research, but still having a lot of information available about them, there are many places in Latin America where ther...Speaker: Carolina Mourelle, LATGPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 06, 2014 | 11:00 AM
The rise of zebrafish as a research model has been dramatic. Given the global nature of the work, the rise in shipping zebrafish as a laboratory species has been sharp. Up until this point th...FEB 06, 2014 | 10:00 AM
It is well documented that social housing is fundamental to good welfare for non-human primates (NHPs). Despite this, many laboratory NHPs around the world continue to be singly housed, thoug...FEB 06, 2014 | 10:00 AM
The proper surgical techniques represent a key opportunity to improve the welfare of laboratory rodents, while meeting legal and ethical obligations. Use of inappropriate or poor surgical tec...Speaker: Szczepan Baran, VMD, MSPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 06, 2014 | 9:00 AM
The 2011 Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals has required that institutions place importance on assuring that staff working with animals are trained and competent to perform thei...Speaker: Mary Ann Vasbinder, DVM, ACLAM and Asheley Wathen, DVM, MPH, DACLAMPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 06, 2014 | 8:00 AMC.E. CREDITS
Education and training is closely linked to the quality of performance of all levels of LAS personnel and directly effects both the welfare of the animals used in research and the quality of...Speaker: Patri Vergara, DVM, PhD, DipECLAMPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 06, 2014 | 7:00 AMC.E. CREDITS
The question of pain in fish has been subject to much debate and, since fish are a popular experimental model globally and commercially important in fisheries, recreational angling and aquac...FEB 06, 2014 | 7:00 AM
Regulations and guidelines governing the use of animals in research require minimization of pain and distress. However, pharmacologic treatments to prevent or alleviate pain can interfere wit...Speaker: Jennifer Lofgren, DVM, MS, DACLAMPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 6:00 PM
For the purpose of ensuring research integrity, data reproducibility, and animal welfare, institutions that conduct animal research have the responsibility to evaluate vendors that provide la...Speaker: Sonja "Scout" Chou, VMD, MS, DACLAMPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 5:00 PMC.E. CREDITS
This presentation mainly includes 4 sections, the first one: introduction for CFDA/FDA GLP Regulation and analysis the difference. The second one: introduction of the most important responsi...Speaker: Xueying Pan, MS, PhD CandidatePresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 2:00 PM
With the growth and expansion of mouse and rat transgenic models in recent years, the demand for surgically altered models mimicking human diseases is growing at an amazing rate. Surgical pro...Speaker: Szczepan Baran, VMD, MSPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 1:00 PM
Training for researchers using animals is a requirement in most European countries. However, somewhat surprisingly, the main actor in providing specific guidelines for such training is a scie...FEB 05, 2014 | 11:00 AMC.E. CREDITS
Almost all discussion to date on the ethics of animal use in research has revolved around the balance of harms (to the animals) versus benefits (to us) associated with conducting the researc...FEB 05, 2014 | 11:00 AM
All personnel involved in an animal care and use program are expected to have an appropriate level of education, training and/or qualifications to perform their duties as defined through laws...Speaker: John N Norton, D.V.M., PhD, Dipl, ABT, ACLAMPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 11:00 AMC.E. CREDITS
Non-surgical transfer techniques for mouse embryos and sperm provide animal welfare benefits for assisted reproduction of mice. While surgical embryo transfer (ET) is an effective method for...FEB 05, 2014 | 10:00 AM
In the laboratory setting, rats are commonly housed in clear caging in brightly lit rooms. As their natural history suggests a preference for low-light conditions, this practice is likely str...Speaker: Melissa Swan, RVT, AAS, RALATPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 9:00 AM
Contract Research Organizations present unique challenges in the field of environmental enrichment for laboratory animals. CRO's are service oriented and budget conscious, with large animal p...Speaker: Michelle Weideman, DVMPresented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 9:00 AMC.E. CREDITS
Public concerns over animal experimentation are becoming felt on both sides of the Atlantic, and a dangerous chasm is appearing between those who conduct such experiments and those who are o...
FEB 05, 2015 | 10:30 AM
C.E. CREDITS
Effective workplace training in a research facility is an important key in ensuring smooth operations and high standards of animal care. Today's diverse workforce offers many benefits such a...
Speaker:
Paula Clifford, MLA, RLATG, CVT
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2015
FEB 05, 2015 | 9:00 AM
C.E. CREDITS
Recent advances in anesthesia, monitoring, pain assessment and analgesia provide many opportunities for improving the quality of our in vivo scientific data, and promoting high standards of a...
Speaker:
Paul Flecknell, MA, VetMB, PhD, DLAS, DECVAA, DECLAM, (Hon)DACLAM, (Hon) FRCVS, Dr.hc
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2015
FEB 05, 2015 | 7:30 AM
C.E. CREDITS
Fish are vertebrates but they are physiologically and psychologically different from mammals. This presentation will try to explain their differences from mammals and the different aspects t...
FEB 04, 2015 | 12:00 PM
C.E. CREDITS
In Chile, the regulatory context regarding animal use in research is very poor. A legal framework for Animal Care and Use Committees is practically nonexistent. Also, the chilean culture play...
FEB 04, 2015 | 7:30 AM
C.E. CREDITS
During my presentation, we will discuss:- Normal patterns of behavior (repertoire): social, food intake, territorial, agonistic, anti-predation, sleep and rest, play behavior, grooming, sex...
Speaker:
Marina Snitcofsky, DVM, MSc, PhD
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2015
FEB 04, 2015 | 6:00 AM
C.E. CREDITS
Adherence to strict aseptic technique is vital to all types of animal models requiring surgical intervention from both scientific and welfare perspectives. Training of both new and experience...
Speaker:
Angela Kerton, B.VetMed Cert LAS MRCVS
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2015
FEB 06, 2014 | 4:00 PM
Laboratory rats and mice are the most used animal species in scientific research, but still having a lot of information available about them, there are many places in Latin America where ther...
Speaker:
Carolina Mourelle, LATG
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 06, 2014 | 11:00 AM
The rise of zebrafish as a research model has been dramatic. Given the global nature of the work, the rise in shipping zebrafish as a laboratory species has been sharp. Up until this point th...
FEB 06, 2014 | 10:00 AM
It is well documented that social housing is fundamental to good welfare for non-human primates (NHPs). Despite this, many laboratory NHPs around the world continue to be singly housed, thoug...
FEB 06, 2014 | 10:00 AM
The proper surgical techniques represent a key opportunity to improve the welfare of laboratory rodents, while meeting legal and ethical obligations. Use of inappropriate or poor surgical tec...
Speaker:
Szczepan Baran, VMD, MS
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 06, 2014 | 9:00 AM
The 2011 Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals has required that institutions place importance on assuring that staff working with animals are trained and competent to perform thei...
Speaker:
Mary Ann Vasbinder, DVM, ACLAM and Asheley Wathen, DVM, MPH, DACLAM
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 06, 2014 | 8:00 AM
C.E. CREDITS
Education and training is closely linked to the quality of performance of all levels of LAS personnel and directly effects both the welfare of the animals used in research and the quality of...
Speaker:
Patri Vergara, DVM, PhD, DipECLAM
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 06, 2014 | 7:00 AM
C.E. CREDITS
The question of pain in fish has been subject to much debate and, since fish are a popular experimental model globally and commercially important in fisheries, recreational angling and aquac...
FEB 06, 2014 | 7:00 AM
Regulations and guidelines governing the use of animals in research require minimization of pain and distress. However, pharmacologic treatments to prevent or alleviate pain can interfere wit...
Speaker:
Jennifer Lofgren, DVM, MS, DACLAM
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 6:00 PM
For the purpose of ensuring research integrity, data reproducibility, and animal welfare, institutions that conduct animal research have the responsibility to evaluate vendors that provide la...
Speaker:
Sonja "Scout" Chou, VMD, MS, DACLAM
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 5:00 PM
C.E. CREDITS
This presentation mainly includes 4 sections, the first one: introduction for CFDA/FDA GLP Regulation and analysis the difference. The second one: introduction of the most important responsi...
Speaker:
Xueying Pan, MS, PhD Candidate
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 2:00 PM
With the growth and expansion of mouse and rat transgenic models in recent years, the demand for surgically altered models mimicking human diseases is growing at an amazing rate. Surgical pro...
Speaker:
Szczepan Baran, VMD, MS
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 1:00 PM
Training for researchers using animals is a requirement in most European countries. However, somewhat surprisingly, the main actor in providing specific guidelines for such training is a scie...
FEB 05, 2014 | 11:00 AM
C.E. CREDITS
Almost all discussion to date on the ethics of animal use in research has revolved around the balance of harms (to the animals) versus benefits (to us) associated with conducting the researc...
FEB 05, 2014 | 11:00 AM
All personnel involved in an animal care and use program are expected to have an appropriate level of education, training and/or qualifications to perform their duties as defined through laws...
Speaker:
John N Norton, D.V.M., PhD, Dipl, ABT, ACLAM
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 11:00 AM
C.E. CREDITS
Non-surgical transfer techniques for mouse embryos and sperm provide animal welfare benefits for assisted reproduction of mice. While surgical embryo transfer (ET) is an effective method for...
FEB 05, 2014 | 10:00 AM
In the laboratory setting, rats are commonly housed in clear caging in brightly lit rooms. As their natural history suggests a preference for low-light conditions, this practice is likely str...
Speaker:
Melissa Swan, RVT, AAS, RALAT
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 9:00 AM
Contract Research Organizations present unique challenges in the field of environmental enrichment for laboratory animals. CRO's are service oriented and budget conscious, with large animal p...
Speaker:
Michelle Weideman, DVM
Presented at: Laboratory Animal Sciences Virtual Event Series 2014
FEB 05, 2014 | 9:00 AM
C.E. CREDITS
Public concerns over animal experimentation are becoming felt on both sides of the Atlantic, and a dangerous chasm is appearing between those who conduct such experiments and those who are o...