Animal experiments in research and teaching

Research promotes animal protection, animal husbandry, and the health of people and animals.

The University of Hohenheim undertakes animal science research. Animal protection is an important topic at the University of Hohenheim. It is only possible to get reliable, reproducible results if the animals have good living conditions and are healthy. With its scientific work, the University of Hohenheim promotes animal protection and animal welfare and created improved, animal-friendly living conditions. These profit agricultural operations and their animals as well as the environment. In the area of biomedical research, the University of Hohenheim works toward the well-being of human and animal health.

The University of Hohenheim’s goals and obligations for responsible treatment of animals.

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Overview of animal experiment figures.

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Contacts and their functions at the University of Hohenheim.

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No animal experiments if there are alternatives.

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University research projects in the area of animal protection and animal welfare.

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Depending on study interests, animal experiments are also a part of degree programs.

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Not every animal is suitable for use as an experimental animal.

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National and European-wide regulations and laws on animal protection.

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Applications, forms, evaluation steps.

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Regular courses and lectures are an important element to improve animal protection.

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Virtual tour through the small animal building and stalls.

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Current new buildings for research and to improve animal welfare.

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For final theses working toward animal welfare and animal protection.

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