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Portuguese animal research more transparent than ever
The latest evaluation report from 2024 shows that Portuguese institutions continue to improve transparency in animal research. The report highlights increased openness in public engagement, media interactions, and digital communication, with 93% of signatories publishing position statements on animal experimentation. Despite progress, challenges remain, including limited publication of non-technical summaries and detailed statistics on animal use.
Read allAbstract book of the 5th SPCAL Congress
The abstract book of the 5th SPCAL Congress has been published in the December 2024 Laboratory Animals and is available in open access.
Read allSPCAL and AD-ABC - Theoretical and Practical Training Course in Animal Experimentation for Scientific Purposes
1st Theoretical and Practical Training Course in Animal Experimentation for Scientific Purposes, on small rodents, a partnership between SPCAL and AD-ABC, to take place on February 6, 7 and 8, 2025. The course starts on January 15, 2025 with the theoretical component (online), followed by the practical component on February 6, 7 and 8, 2025.
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Online Course on Laboratory Animal Science
This course provides the theoretical training defined by FELASA for the former Category B (currently being revised to align with the functions defined by Directive 2010/63/EU). All authors are experts in their respective fields and have training in Laboratory Animal Sciences.
Upon completion, and when supplemented with 20 hours of practical training, this course will qualify you to apply for authorisation to perform functions A, C, and D in accordance with Decree-Law 113/2013. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to acquire basic theoretical knowledge in the field of Laboratory Animal Sciences.
SPCAL is currently restructuring the course to comply with the European Commission's recommendations for training in laboratory animal sciences.
NOTE: To obtain authorisation from DGAV, this course must be complemented with practical training, in accordance with the European Commission's recommendations. Registration for the Online Theoretical Course does not include the provision of practical training by SPCAL.