Göttingen Minipig as Animal Model for Inhalation Toxicity Studies

Location: Webinar

Webinar

Jul 03, 2024 | -

Göttingen Minipig as Animal Model for Inhalation Toxicity Studies

Location: Webinar

Göttingen Minipigs, as a model for inhalation studies, provide a valuable alternative to dogs and nonhuman primates as non-rodent species in preclinical toxicology. This webinar highlights the use of minipigs in inhalation toxicology, exploring the ethical, scientific and practical factors associated with this animal model. Minipigs present comparable lung structure, airway morphology, and respiratory mechanics to humans, which attest to their translational value and make them suitable for studying inhaled drug delivery and toxicological assessments of airborne substances. The session will cover operational practices of acclimatisation, training, dosing and health monitoring to ensure the highest levels of minipigs’ study compliance and animal welfare. It will provide insights into specialist equipment and technical staff requirements, highlighting aspects that characterise the use of this animal model in inhalation toxicology. The areas covered will provide participants with an overview of the robustness of minipigs as a non-rodent inhalation animal model.

EUROTOX 2024

Location:Copenhagen, Denmark

Scientific Meeting

Sep 08, 2024 | - Sep 11, 2024 |

EUROTOX 2024

Location:Copenhagen, Denmark

Join us at EUROTOX in Copenhagen and meet a vast representation of our experts:

Peter Vestbjerg, Head of International Sales
Susi Søgaard, Laboratory Animal Research Veterinarian
Andres Eskjær Jensen, Study Director
Kirsten Rosenmay Jacobsen, CSO
Martin Winfeld Velin, CEO
Jens Ellegaard, Chairman of the Board

They are excited to welcome visitors at our booth for a talk about Göttingen Minipigs and our Research Services, but also the Göttingen Minipigs Academy and the Humanized IgG Göttingen Minipigs.

Workshop: Physical well-being when working at an animal facility

Location: Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S | Dalmose, Denmark Speakers: Søren Hald, Physiotherapist

Göttingen Minipigs Academy

Sep 02, 2024 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Workshop: Physical well-being when working at an animal facility

Location: Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S | Dalmose, Denmark Speakers: Søren Hald, Physiotherapist

Working in animal facilities, including the care of large laboratory animals such as minipigs and dogs, and caged animals like rats or rabbits, subjects caretakers and technicians to a physically demanding work environment. The tasks involved in handling these live animals often require repetitive movements, heavy lifting, and maintaining awkward positions, which can lead to pain and work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

However, this course is specifically designed to address these challenges and teach you how to perform your work while prioritizing your physical well-being. 

In the world of ergonomics, many things have come to light over the last 10 years. For example, we now know, after extensive research in the field of ergonomics, that the most important thing is that you experience your daily work as overall comfortable regardless of the ergonomics. Also, as little as two minutes of daily exercise with an exercise band keeps your body in good shape for work.  

Led by our experienced educator, this course will highlight the importance of overall physical well-being in the context of working with animals. Throughout the course, you will receive practical tips and tricks on how to practice healthier work positions specifically tailored to the unique demands of working with animals. You will learn proper body mechanics, lifting techniques, and ergonomic strategies to reduce the risk of injuries and discomfort. In order to provide a hands-on learning experience, this course also incorporates interactive lectures and practical exercises. Every participant will also be given an exercise band and learn specific exercises which you can revisit on video after the course. 

Whether you are involved in the care of large or small laboratory animals, this course is tailored to address the specific challenges you may encounter in your daily work. By the end of the course, you will possess a comprehensive toolkit of knowledge and skills to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders and enhance your overall work experience while caring for animals. 

Lecturer: Søren Hald | Physiotherapist and partner at REDMINKROP (“SAVEMYBODY”)

About the lecturer: For more than 10 years, Søren has worked to help people obtain a better physical work environment and thus better well-being. Søren is an experienced consultant on ergonomics in laboratories and has worked with several Danish animal facilities to improve their physical work environment.

Participants: Veterinarians, Animal Caretakers, Laboratory Technicians

Price: € 500

How to get to Dalmose: Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs is located in the beautiful countryside, near Slagelse city with excellent international train connections. You can also fly to Copenhagen Airport and continue by train to Slagelse. From Slagelse city, it is only a 15-20 minute ride in a taxi to arrive at our facility (estimated taxi costs: DKK 300 / € 40).

Course conducted in English or Danish.

NOTE | This course is also available on-demand and can be customised to accommodate specific requests. Contact academy@minipigs.dk to know more.