Review of the regulations on experimental animals (‘The regulations on experimental animals for dummies’)

Public: all research and technical staff working with experimental animals (20 places).
Institution of origin: all seconded personnel.
Duration: 3 hours.
Timetable: 9.00-12.00 hours.
Faculty: Sara Puy López and Dolores García Olmo.
Programme: The words "regulation", "legislation" or "decree" always give a negative first (and second) impression, a rejection. However, the regulations governing animal experimentation have all the logic of ensuring the welfare of animals and the quality of research. After centuries of disregard for these two aspects, society and professionals have achieved a regulation that, despite its loopholes and aspects that need to be improved, regulates this activity, which is fundamental for the advancement of knowledge. In this course we will review the current regulations (2025), highlighting and clarifying the aspects that most affect research and technical staff.
- Topic 1: Map and compass to explore the regulations on experimental animals.
- Topic 2: Regulatory requirements for the housing of experimental animals.
- Topic 3: Regulatory requirements for experimental projects and procedures.
- Topic 4: Regulatory requirements for personnel using animals for scientific or teaching purposes.

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