To state the importance of laboratory animals in scientific researches. To teach the breeding methods in rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits. To teach the main conditional specifications in laboratory animal houses. Finally to teach the basic principles about using a laboratory animal.

Production methods used in laboratory animals. Basic principles in laboratory animal houses. Physical factors affecting the laboratory animal production. Mouse, rat, hamster, guinea pig, rabbit, gerbil bredding. Welfare and ethics in laboratory animal breeding.