Behavioral Research with Lamas & Alpacas
An interdisciplinary elective course for veterinary medicine students
offered for the first time in the winter semester 2026/27
In collaboration with the Clinic for Reproductive Medicine and Neonatology and the Human–Animal Studies working group, we offer students the unique opportunity to actively participate in two current research projects in this course. Through practical behavioural observations of alpacas and llamas, they will learn to record animal behaviour scientifically, recognise signs of stress, and assess animal welfare. In doing so, they will gain insights into scientific methods and experience research directly in practice.
Scope: 2 SWS
Format: Combination of practical days & seminar sessions
Target group: Veterinary medicine students (no prior knowledge required).
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