LAS interactive

Information and training platform for laboratory Animal science

Las interactive brings together the free information portal vtk online and the training portal las campus. The website addresses researchers, students, competent authorities, trainers as well as technical staff at Universities, independent research facilities and the industry.

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vtk onlineInformation portal

What is vtk online?

vtk online is a free information platform on laboratory animal science topics. It was developed in the framework of the funding guidelines of Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) on "Alternatives to animal experiments" and expanded through DFG funding.

During the implementation of EU Directive 2010/63/EU a new, modular learning and teaching concept was recommended (for information on this see under Modular training) and vtk online has been structured accordingly.

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lascampusOnline courses

What las campus has to offer

People who work with laboratory animals need to be adequately trained and qualified and to undergo continuing education. For this, las campus offers various online training options. We also create modules to order and can compile modules for you for specific teaching and training purposes. Examples of what we have to offer are:

online courses to acquire knowledge in accordance with Annex 1 Section 3 TierSchVersV (DE: People who perform or plan and design experiments);

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- Recht
  
  Recht
  
  Alle Inhalte stehen im Kontext der aktuellen EU-Gesetzgebung. Ein Themenkomplex "Deutsches Tierschutzgesetz" fokussiert die Rechtslage in Deutschland.
- Biology
  
  Biology
  
  Our content is species-specific and presents the characteristics of a wide variety of animal species used in research.
- Methods
  
  Methods
  
  The “Methods without anaesthesia” module on vtk online presents general and species-specific procedures e.g. for blood sampling and methods of administration.
- Housing
  
  Housing
  
  In animal housing, the animals must be individually distinguishable. Possible examples of identification methods are presented here, with illustration.
- Behavior
  
  Behavior
  
  In the “Laboratory animal biology” module, specific behaviours of animal species are discussed, such as social interactions in rats.
- Quiz
  
  Quiz
  
  In our tests, you can check your knowledge on the basis of picture annotations, cloze tests or multiple choice questions.
- Hygiene status
  
  Hygiene status
  
  In "Versuchstierhaltung" wird neben grundsätzlichen Haltungsvorgaben auch auf hygienische Anforderungen (allgemein und tierartspezifisch) sowie Tiergesundheit eingegangen.
- Constraint
  
  Constraint
  
  The severity clasification as stipulated in Annex VIII Directive 2010/63/EU is discussed here (non-recovery, mild, moderate, severe) and examples of constraints are presented.
- Animal Welfare
  
  Animal Welfare
  
  Our content is supported wherever possible by extensive illustrative (photos and drawings) and video material. This reduces the use of animals for teaching purposes.
- Anatomy
  
  Anatomy
  
  Basic knowledge of anatomy is taught e.g. using extensive zoom-in illustrative material (mouse, rat and hamster).
- Animal species
  
  Animal species
  
  The animal species covered here include both mammals (rodents, rabbits, bats etc.), and also amphibians, fish and birds.
- Methods
  
  Methods
  
  In addition to the procedures, this section covers cannula sizes, dosing volumes and blood sample quantities. These are based on current recommendations.
- Anatomy
  
  Anatomy
  
  The procedure and documentation of dissections are demonstrated using illustrative material.
- Methods
  
  Methods
  
  Our content on anaesthesia includes the basic principles of pharmacology, general anaesthesia and analgesia.

Knowledge protects animals

Sound knowledge and skills in laboratory animal science and in animal experimental work are key to handling laboratory animals in a way that in in keeping with animal welfare and in the spirit of the 3Rs. This concerns all fields of research using animal experiments, whether field research, basic biological research, applied medical research or experiments for safety testing.

Refinement

includes all measures that lead to avoidance or reduction of constraints and stresses for laboratory animals.

Reduction

refers to the reduction in the number of animals needed through improved techniques and optimization of experimental planning.

Replacement

refers to the replacement of animal experiments with in vitro methods or model organisms other than vertebrates.

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Key data of laboratory animals

Interactively compare physiological data, blood parameters and other values on LASed.

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Recognize tissues and structures

Test your knowledge about different tissues of the mouse on the PC or mobile device.

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Content for registered users

Registration with LAS interactive for personal use is essentially free of charge.

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Summary of our range of services

Do you have any questions, suggestions or criticisms?

Please send us a message using the contact form or send us an email to admin@las-interactive.de.
You can usually expect a reply within one working day.

Our offer

vtk onlineInformation portal

What is vtk online?

lascampusOnline courses

What las campus has to offer

-- Registration with LAS interactive is essentially free of charge --

Recht

Recht

Biology

Biology

Methods

Methods

Housing

Housing

Behavior

Behavior

Quiz

Quiz

Hygiene status

Hygiene status

Constraint

Constraint

Animal Welfare

Animal Welfare

Anatomy

Anatomy

Animal species

Animal species

Methods

Methods

Anatomy

Anatomy

Methods

Methods

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