According to the Animal Welfare Act persons working with research animals require soecific qualifications in education. At the University of Hohenheim, this expertise can be aquired by participating in a laboratory animal science course (functions A, C, D) or via the internet platform "LAS interactive" in combination with practical training on rodents at the ZVH.
Laboratory animal science course
The contents of the course are in accordance with the recommendations of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA) and the Society for Laboratory Animal Sience (GV-SOLAS) for functions A (performing procedures on animals), C (caring for animals) and D (killing animals). The course is focused on laboratory rodents and adresses persons from the fields of biology, nutritional sciences, nutritional medicine, agricultural biology and agricultural sciences.
In this course participants are introduced theoretically (20 hrs) and practically (20 hrs) to the basics of laboratory animal science, animal welfare and animal experimentation.
The course is offered once a year and is held in German language. There is a compulsory attendance. The practical skills are tested during the exercises, the theoretical knowledge in a final exam.
Costs: 300,- € per participant (member of the University of Hohenheim)
Next date: 23.-27.02.2026
If you are interested, please contact Dr. B. Holtmann by e-mail.
Acquisition of expertise in laboratory animal science via e-based learning tools ("LAS interactive")
The course is designed to impart theoretical knowledge and comprises a general part (basics of laboratory animal science) and a species-specific part (mouse incl. surgical interventions).
It is mandatory to successfully pass the theoretical examination prior to attend the practical course which takes place for rodents at the ZVH. The hands-on training is done under guidance and supervision of experienced ZVH staff. Successful completion of this practical part is confirmed by an Animal Welfare Officer.
This form of education is available all year round and also in English language.
Further information is available on the homepage of the Animal Welfare Officer.
