The College of Veterinary Medicine, in cooperation with the Department of Studies and Planning / Sustainable Development Unit, organized a training course titled “Safety Procedures for Handling Laboratory Animals”, held from 14–18 June 2026.

The course aimed to:

• Introducing participants to the principles of biosafety when working with laboratory animals.
• Develop proper skills for safely and humanely restraining and transporting laboratory animals.
• Prevent injuries and zoonotic diseases shared between humans and animals.
• Familiarize participants with personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper methods of use.
• Promote adherence to ethical guidelines and scientific standards in the use of animals in research and experimentation.

This course contributes to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well‑Being), Goal 4 (Quality Education), and Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

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