Science with Integrity • Systems with Strength • Animals with Dignity
INTEGRITY • EXCELLENCE • AUTHORITY
Enhancing high-quality science, safeguarding animal welfare, maintaining public confidence, and nurturing the mental-emotional wellbeing of animal carers
TRAINING
Accredited online courses and workshops in animal research ethics, mental wellbeing & resilience
For animal ethics committees, scientists, veterinarians, para-veterinary professionals & animal carers
POLICY
Review & development of animal ethics policy & governance frameworks for animal care & use
Policy alignment with relevant standards (e.g., SANS 10386, NDoH, WOAH, CIOMS-ICLAS)
COMMITTEES
Establishment & registration of Animal Ethics Committees & preparation for audits (e.g., NHREC)
Alignment of Terms of Reference, SOPs and forms with standards (e.g., SANS 10386, NDoH, WOAH)
FACILITIES
Registration of facilities & study sites, gap analysis for external audits (e.g., SAVC, DOA, NSPCA)
Animal welfare standards, compliance, personnel training, SOPs and record-keeping
WELLBEING
Mental-emotional wellbeing & resilience of animal care professionals
Practical tools to reduce stress & anxiety and promote career satisfaction
ASSESSMENTS
Independent external review & gap analysis of institutional operation & governance frameworks
Assessments of responsible positioning & compliance
SPEAKING
Motivational speaker for wellbeing in the veterinary and animal care professions
Keynotes, conferences, events, masterminds & webinars
Animal Research Ethics: Essence of SANS 10386 – Online Short Course
This certificated course overviews the core principles of the South African National Standard for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (SANS 10386:2021), the minimum standards for animal care and use in research, testing, teaching, training, validation, diagnostics, production, field trials, conservation, observation, environmental or wildlife studies, and the production or capture of animals for related purposes in South Africa.
Designed to equip Animal Ethics Committees, research managers, investigators, researchers, teachers, trainers, students, veterinary and para-veterinary professionals, facility managers, animal caretakers, persons involved in production, product or environmental testing, conservation & wildlife studies, with the essential knowledge required to oversee, design and conduct ethical, responsible and impactful scientific activities involving animals.
Animal Ethics Policy
Ensure alignment of institutional Animal Ethics Policy, Animal Ethics Committee Terms of Reference, SOPs and Forms, with relevant national (e.g., SANS 10386:2021, DoH) or international (e.g., WOAH/OIE, ICLAS-CIOMS) Standards, Guidelines and Codes.
Workshops & Courses
Access comprehensive training in animal research ethics, experimental design, and the mental-emotional wellbeing and resilience of animal carers, by a selection of accredited workshops (onsite or online) and self-paced online courses.
Assessments & Audits
Gain deep insight from confidential, independent external review of institutional operation, assessments of responsible positioning, and gap analysis of oversight systems for animal care and use, facilities, laboratories & study sites.
