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An updated list of all the Animal Welfare Training
Courses 2013 accepted by the Swiss Federal Veterinary Office is published on www.bvet.admin.ch, and on the hompage of the University of Zurich www.ltk.uzh.ch.
The courses are organized by ecotox solutions and take place in Basel. The course language is German (courses in English upon request). Explanations can be given in English, French or Italian. The courses will take about eight hours and will be regarded as a one day development course by the Swiss authorities. A written certificate will be handed out at the end of the course. This certificate will have to be shown to the Swiss authorities on request.
The costs of each of the courses
are Fr. 650.- including pdf-files of the presentations or Fr. 700.- including handouts in a file. Registration by e-mail to rufli@ecotoxsolutions.com
Course F on Amphibia: Introduction to Culturing and Ecotoxicological Tests with Xenopus
Friday, November 15, 2013, see detailed programme: Course F: Amphibia
Course Focus
• Xenopus biology, dev.stages (Nieuwkoop & Faber), TRY IT YOURSELF with QUIZ!
• Husbandry and culture, diseases and worlwide reduction of amphibia
• Ecotoxicological tests according to OECD-Guideline 231, what to be aware of
• Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Thyroid (HPT) axis of amphibia
| Name |
| Dr. H. Rufli, ecotox solutions, Basel and Mrs. Dr. S. Knörr, University of Heidelberg |
Course H2 on Histology in Fish
Thursday, November 14, 2013, see detailed programme: Histology in Fish
Course Focus
• Histological Methods: Sampling, fixation, processing
• Limitations: Value and limitations of the application of histology in fish testing
• Practical Work : Cutting and dyeing: TRY IT YOURSELF!
• Evaluation of diagnostic findings: TRY IT YOURSELF with QUIZ!
| Name |
| Mrs. Dr. S. Bichet, FMI, Basel and Mrs. Dr. S. Knörr, University of Heidelberg |
| Dr. H. Rufli, ecotox solutions, Basel |
Updated Course B: Biology and Husbandry of Fish acc. to the Requirements of Animal Welfare
Tuesday, November 12, 2013, see detailed programme: Fish Course B
Course Focus
• Biology and Behaviour of Fish: Husbandry and culture of standard-species: rainbow trout, fathead minnow, carp, zebrafish, medaka, species comparison
• Diseases: Avoidance of diseases
• Handling of Fish according to the Requirements of Animal Welfare: Measurement of weight and length, freeze branding and sacrificing of fish
Speakers
| Name |
| Mrs. Dr. S. Knörr, University of Heidelberg and Dr. H. Rufli, ecotox solutions, Basel |
| Dr. T. Wahli, University of Bern |
Updated Course C:
Endocrine Active Substances in the Aquatic Environment and the Effects on Fish
Wednesday, November 13, 2013, see detailed programme: Fish Course C
Course Focus
• Sexual Development of Fish: Anatomy, gonads, sexual differentiation and development, secondary sex characteristics, sex and sex reversal
• Endocrine Active Substances: Endocrine disruptors, hormonal regulation of reproduction and metabolism, endocrine potency of substances
• Removal of Blood and Gonads: Handling of fish according to the 3 R's
| Name |
| Mrs. Dr. S. Knörr, University of Heidelberg and Dr. H. Rufli, ecotox solutions, Basel |
Updated Course D1 & D2, Course D1 for Technicians (D1T):
Ecotoxicity Testing to fulfil the Requirements of
the Registration in the EU, US and Japan
We November 6, 2013, Thu November 7, 2013, Mo November 4, 2013,
see detailed programme:Course D1, Course D2, Course D1 for Technicians
Course Focus
• D1 & D1T: Preparation of Test Solutions: General recommendations for the preparation of test solutions with difficult substances, what to be aware of
• D1: From Range-Finder to the Definitive Tests: Critical steps to avoid repetitions
• D2 & D1T: Test with Fish, Daphnia and Algae: Successful testing to register in the EU, USA, Japan; feedback from EPA reviewers, and what to be aware of
• D2: Data Reporting: Meaningful reporting of results
• D1, D1T, D2: Case Study: Based on tests with difficult substances
| Name |
| Dr. H. Rufli, ecotox solutions, Basel |
Updated Course A:
Legislation and Licence Application, Fish Tests according to the 3Rs and Alternative Methods
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
see detailled Programme: Course A
Speakers
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| Dr. H. Rufli, ecotox solutions, Basel and Dr. W. Zeller, Vetenary Office of Canton Basel-Stadt |
Course G: Testing of different Species and Relation of Ecotoxresults to the Environment
Friday, November 8, 2013
see detailled Programme:Course G
Course Focus
• Testing of different Species (fish and aquatic Invertebrates) and comparison of results within a laboratory and between laboratories
• Relationships between Effect and other Parameters: Effects of concentration, exposure duration (acute and chronic), endpoints, mode of action
• Case Study: Risk assessments based on results of ecotoxicologigal tests
Speaker
| Name |
| Dr. H. Rufli, ecotox solutions, Basel |
Photograph – Tests on fish egg stages as an alternative method to animal experimentation
according to the principles of 3R.
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