Working with Cephalopods in Research Settings provides a practical introduction to the responsible care and use of cephalopods in laboratory research. The course examines cephalopod taxonomy, natural history, anatomy, behavior, research applications, ethical considerations, and relevant oversight frameworks. Learners explore husbandry practices involving housing, enrichment, water quality, life-support systems, nutrition, sanitation, and biosecurity, as well as procedures for procurement, transport, acclimation, and quarantine. The course also addresses common health conditions, veterinary assessment, safe capture and restraint, anesthesia, clinical procedures, humane euthanasia, occupational hazards, and strategies for reducing zoonotic exposure. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on understanding species-specific needs, recognizing signs of illness or distress, and supporting both animal welfare and reliable research outcomes.
Language Availability: English
Suggested Audiences: Animal Care and Facility Staff, Facilities Management, Husbandry Personnel, IACUC Members, Laboratory Animal Veterinarians, Oversight Professionals Involved in the Care, Management, and Use of Cephalopods in Research Settings, Research Technicians, Researchers
Organizational Subscription Price: Included in Animal Care and Use (ACU) Core series, available as part of an organizational subscription package or for $675 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for government and non-profit organizations; $750 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for for-profit organizations
Independent Learner Price: $99 per person
