Introduction to microbiological monitoring in rodents facilities

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The course is designed to provide the participants with key concepts of the microbiological monitoring of laboratory rodents and their environment.

The program includes an overview on traditional and emerging pathogenic agents, the description of different screening techniques for animals and biologicals. In addition, the necessary assessments in relation to the factors that influence the approach of the screening plan, from the housing system in use to the identification of the microbiological unit will be discussed.

An open session will provide opportunities to discuss the practical challenges related to the management of a microbiological monitoring program.

From:

29/05/2024

To:

29/05/2024

Location:

Cisco Webex Platform

Registration fee:

150 Euro + VAT if applicable

115 Euro for participants who enrol to the In person course Practical approaches and challenges for microbiological monitoring of rodents and zebrafish, Milan, 16 - 17/10/2024: https://www.fondazioneguidobernardini.org/en/programs/practical-approaches-and-challenges-for-microbiological-monitoring-of-rodents-and-zebrafish2024.html

Registration includes:

Participation in the scientific program
Training course material
Training Course Certificate

In the application form the CV is mandatory, it will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee to ensure that the applicants have the same professional scope in order to share common background and to maximize the training experience. You will be informed when the application is approved.

The course confirmation will be accompanied by payment details.

The invoice will be issued within 10 days after the course confirmation and cannot be changed, so please make sure you have provided us with the correct information (to be checked on the Proforma Invoice). Only digital version of invoices will be sent to participants.

Payment of the fee is due before course commencement. Bank fee on your side

Cancellation policy: All cancellations must be made by writing (email or fax) to the secretary.

Payment of the balance of the course is due, in full, for cancellation received after invoice raising.

Registrants who fail to attend without advance notice are liable for the entire course fee.

NUMBER OF SEATS ARE LIMITED!

CPD Credits:

1 day of continuing education for Animal caretakers, Animal welfare officers, Study directors, Involved persons and Heads of Animal facility by Swiss Association of Cantonal Veterinarians (SACV)

Recipients:

Facility and unit managers and supervisors, veterinarians, persons responsible for overseeing the welfare and care of animals, quality assurance managers, animal technologists, senior technicians.

Contents:

Why should we worry about health monitoring?
Screening of animals: PROs and CONs of traditional and new approaches
Screening of biologicals: PROs and CONs of traditional and new approaches
Impact of housing system on traditional microbiological monitoring
Environmental microbiological monitoring in IVCs: technical solutions and different approaches

Language:

English

Materials:

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