VT 102 - Laboratory Animal Management

Institution:

Manor College

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Description:

This is an introduction (ALAT level) to the care and use of laboratory animals in a research environment. Topics include animal welfare regulation, animal care and management, species and strain identifi cation, nutrition, reproduction, gnotobiology, disease recognition and control, and euthanasia methods. A supplemental laboratory will cover the clinical management of rats, mice, and rabbits. In addition to lecture and laboratory, the course includes a fi eld trip to a laboratory animal facility, and ward duty. Students should expect to spend time outside of class completing animal-care duties.(2 lecture hours, 1.5 laboratory hours) Prerequisites: VT217 or VT210 or prior hands on experience in small animal clinical practice and "Green Verifi cation Form."

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.manor.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 885-2360

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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