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Newsletter IBF University of Heidelberg, 1st quarter 2021

 

Dear IBF-users,

hopefully you had a good start into the new year.

With the end of quarter I 2021 we would like to inform you about news and changes in some operative procedures within the IBF:

 

Hygienic Measures - Corona

Unfortunately, there is no change since 4th quarter last year. Like stated in the general hygienic rules of the university, it is essential to follow the rules inside the building, especially also lifts, personnel shuttles and experimental areas. This relates mainly to the number of persons and distance. In the KEB some of the surgery sites have been closed. Only 2 persons/site are allowed with distance of 2 meters. Persons without personalized access card have to leave their contact data, respective forms are available in our secretariat or Dr. Vogt’s office (2nd floor). Thank you!

 

New Extension form

The form to extend an animal license has been changed. Please make sure you use the new form, which is available on the homepage of the animal welfare officers https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/tierschutz/index.html.

 

Release of ordered animals

When handing over animals to the experimenter we have to assure that animals being transported to decentral labs are accommodated with fluid. To prevent supply gaps due to turned bottles during transportation in the past, released cages will now be equipped with fluid gel cushions, which will be charged with 50Cent/cage. In case bottles are needed, bottles and other cage equipment are obtainable at our washing area.

 

Governmental survey regarding carcass disposal

During regular regulatory controls of the IBF, government officials asked for storage, interim storage and transportation of animal carcasses outside the IBF, which is beyond our ability to monitor. Starting from 1st of may you will find lists in our carcass disposal rooms (ground floor and basement), where the RGs have to indicate number and species of disposed animal carcasses. The measure will be performed initially for 3 month and passed to the authorities. Within the organization of the IBF we will make sure that documentation of eliminations is illustrated through our database.

 

DFG grants

When applying for a DFG grant it is essential to consider that sponsorship for housing of mice and rats has been changed, which is going to affect the adaption of prices for animal maintenance. More information can be found here: Information für die Wissenschaft Nr. 106 | 21. Dezember 2020

 

Obligatory CPT (continuing professional training)

In association with the handling of experimental animals it is obligatory to follow CPT once/year for one hour, which has to be documented and is monitored by local authorities. Besides a large offer of IBF “in-house” online seminars (Übersicht und Anmeldung),  alternative online courses are provided by other animal facilities. Certificates are provided on request. More information can be found here: GV-SOLAS Dates

 

We appreciate your understanding and support.

Stay happy and healthy.

 

Best wishes,

Sabine Chourbaji

IBF der Universität Heidelberg 2020
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