Course:
Amphibian Conservation and Husbandry
18th – 22nd May 2015
The
University of Aveiro, Portugal in collaboration with Amphibian
Ark® organization
Introduction
The 1st Course on Amphibian Conservation and Husbandry (ACH) is an interesting and
intensive course to researchers or technical staff working with amphibians and looking for more
complete basis on Amphibian Conservation and Husbandry. The course will be held from 18th to
22nd May. Registrations for this edition already available (http://ach2015.wix.com/ach2015).
The course explores the principles of amphibians’ husbandry, nutrition and dietary needs, captive
reproduction, population management, veterinary aspects (diseases, pathology, and necropsy),
biosecurity and quarantine, conservation, threats and global action. Hands on demonstrations,
practical and group exercises are also included (enclosure demonstrations: tank drilling, false
bottoms and plumbing, filters).
Speakers:

Luis Carrillo, University of Mexico City, AArk

Isabel Lopes, University of Aveiro, CESAM

Michael Bungard, Wjitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, Paignton Zoo

Arturo Munoz Saraiva, Ghent University, BAI
Important note: the course will not start if a minimum of 10 participants will not be reached;
similarly the maximum number of participants is 15.
Inscriptions and fees:
Inscription fees include: attending at the course and the use of all the materials provided by
University of Aveiro and the AArk.
The course will be held in partnership with the organization of the Advanced Course “Ecotoxicology
of Amphibians and Reptiles: from theory to practice” (https://sites.google.com/site/ecotoxamre/).
Registration in both courses have reduced fees (through Ecotox course payment proof).
Fees:
ACH Course only
ACH Course (with Ecotox Registration)
General: 350 euros
General: 230 euros
Student: 250 euros´
Student: 170 euros
UA Student: 250 euros
UA Student: 250 euros
Applications should be sent to: [email protected] till the 15th of April 2015.
Applications’ results and the instructions for payment will be notified to participants no later than 48h
after. The payment proof must be sent to us for the registration to be valid.
Organizing Comittee:
Isabel Lopes, University of Aveiro, CESAM
Emanuele Fasola MSc, University of Aveiro, CESAM
Sara Costa MSc, University of Aveiro, CESAM
Bárbara Santos MSc, University of Aveiro, CESAM
For every additional information and for questions contact:
Emanuele Fasola: [email protected]
Program
The course will take place at the Department of Biology of the University of Aveiro:
Departament of Biology, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, Portugal.
Lessons will be held from 9 a.m. to 18- 19 p.m.
Participants reception: 18th May 2015, 9:00 — 9:30
Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 4:
Day 5:
- Greetings and
- Principle of amphibians
- Nutrition and dietary
- Populations
- Amphibians diseases
introduction
husbandry
needs
management
and veterinary care
- Overview of the
- The perfect lightning for
- Life food cultures
- Development of regional
- Biosecurity and
amphibians global crisis
the aquariums
- Captive reproduction
taxon management plans
quarantine practices
- Introducing Aveiro
- Water quality control
- Caring about larval
- Anatomy, necropsy and
- Basic parasitology
University and AArk
- Lighting and water
stages
veterinary
- Time for continuing
activities
quality practical
- Enclosure
- Review of exercises
group project works
- Overview of European
exercises
demonstrations in
- Small group works
- Group project
amphibians (with special
- Time for continuing
stations: tank drilling, false
presentations
focus on Portugal) and
group project works
bottoms and plumbing,
- Summary, next steps,
their conservation needs
filters
evaluations
- Ex-situ breeding facilities
- Time for continuing
and their contribution to
group project works
amphibian conservation
- Introduction of group
projects
- Closing dinner (not included in the course's fees.