Use of animals in teaching

The use of animals for educational purposes is one area where alternative techniques have been successfully introduced.

However, there are situations where the involvement of animals is necessary to achieve educational goals.

In these circumstances, guidelines have been developed which focus on strategies to minimise the possible impact on animal welfare.

Further information relating to animal use in teaching can be accessed from the links below:

• Use of animals undergoing surgical procedures for educational purposes (PDF, 235.39 KB)
• Animals in schools
• Teaching artificial insemination and pregnancy testing in cattle
• Teaching cervical or vaginal artificial insemination of sheep (DRAFT)