Animal Physiology Laboratory

The Animal Physiology Laboratory is needed to increase the level of understanding of physiological function theories (blood function, circulatory system, heart mechanism, nervous activity, respiration, muscle contraction mechanism, etc.) in the body of an animal, including livestock. Another role is to increase the reasoning power of undergraduate students in understanding physiological engineering to increase livestock production. This laboratory is equipped with facilities to support practical and research activities related to the physiological aspects of livestock.

Head of Laboratory:

Prof. Dr. Ir. Herry Sonjaya, DEA, DES.

Anggota :

Dr. Ir. Hasbi, S.Pt., M.Si.
Dr. Sri Gustina, S.Pt., M.Si
Dr. Erni Damayanti, S.Pt
Aulia Uswa Noor Khasanah, S.Pt., M.Pt.

Laboratory activities gallery

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY PRACTICUM
FACULTY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, HASANUDDIN UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE

To ensure that the implementation of the Animal Physiology practicum runs systematically, safely, and in accordance with the course learning outcomes;
To ensure that every student understands and complies with occupational safety procedures and ethical guidelines for the use of practicum equipment and experimental animals.

SCOPE

This SOP applies to all practicum activities organized at the Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, covering:

Scheduled practicum as part of the Animal Physiology course;
Student research practicum (thesis) that uses practicum equipment and experimental animals.

GENERAL LABORATORY REGULATIONS

Practicum students are required to arrive 15 minutes before the practicum begins (dressed properly, wearing a lab coat and name tag);
Practicum students are required to bring the practicum guideline, control card, and writing instruments;
Practicum students must be familiar with the work procedures of the practicum to be carried out later;
Practicum students are required to provide written justification (doctor’s note or official permission letter) to the lecturer or teaching assistant if unable to attend the practicum.
Practicum students must attend assistance sessions and respond to questions concerning the practicum and the underlying theory.
Practicum students must conduct the practicum with full attention and record experimental results.
Practicum students are not allowed to leave the laboratorium without permission/consent from the teaching assistant.
Practicum students are prohibited from engaging activities other than practicum activities, such as smoking, eating, drinking, and joking around that may cause disturbance.
Maintain cleanliness of the equipment used during the practicum as well as the practicum room by disposing of waste in its designated place.
Loss or damage to equipment used during the practicum must be reported immediately to the teaching assistant on duty so that the practicum may proceed smoothly.
If equipment damage or loss is due to negligence of a practicum participant, that participant must replace the equipment with an identical item, one week after the practicum maximum.

DEFINITIONS

Term	Definition
Head of Laboratory	The person in charge of implementing the Animal Physiology practicum course activities.
Practicum Coordinator	The lecturer responsible for the Animal Physiology practicum course.
Teaching Assistant	A student or staff member who has been trained and assigned to supervise the Animal Physiology practicum.
Practicum Equipment	Instruments used for Animal Physiology practicum activities.
Experimental Animals	Animals (sheep, goats, chickens, guinea pigs, etc.) used for Animal Physiology practicum activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Party	Responsibility
Head of Laboratory	Approves the schedule, provides resources, monitors SOP application.
Practicum Coordinator	Prepares the module, organizes student groups, evaluates teaching assistants and students.
Teaching Assistant	Supervises the practicum, checks reports, fills out assessment forms.
Laboratory Technician	Prepares equipment & materials, checks equipment functionality, manages waste.
Student	Attends the pre-test, complies with regulations, completes the report.

PROCEDURE

Pre-Practicum Phase

No.	Activity	Responsible Party	Document/Evidence
1	Practicum Coordinator prepares the schedule & module (at least 1 week before the practicum).	Coordinator	Schedule, practicum module
2	Teaching Assistant prepares equipment, materials, and experimental animals according to the required list.	Teaching Assistant	Preparation checklist
3	Teaching Assistant checks equipment functionality (microscope, centrifuge, ECG, etc.) and records it in the daily calibration logbook.	Teaching Assistant	Calibration logbook
4	Teaching Assistant holds a pre-laboratory briefing for students (at least 2 days in advance).	Teaching Assistant	WhatsApp Group or announcement board
5	Students must take a pre-test (oral/written) before starting the practicum, supervised by the Teaching Assistant.	Student	Pre-test score sheet

Practicum Implementation Phase

No.	Activity	Responsible Party	Document/Evidence
1	Students arrive on time and sign the daily attendance book.	Student	Attendance list
2	Before entering the practicum room, students must wear complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): lab coat, gloves, mask, closed-toe shoes.	Student + Teaching Assistant	Visual check by TA
3	Teaching Assistant ensures all equipment is in ready-to-use condition with no damage.	Teaching Assistant	Pre-practicum equipment checklist
4	Teaching Assistant re-explains the procedures, hazards, and ethical guidelines for handling equipment and experimental animals (if used) using the 3R & 5F principles.	Teaching Assistant	Module, safety sheet
5	Each practicum group (max. 6 students) performs the experiment under the supervision of the Teaching Assistant.	Student & Teaching Assistant	–
6	Specifically for procedures involving experimental animals: a) Animals are handled using proper restraint techniques (not causing stress or injury); b) If blood sampling or injection is required, it is performed by the teaching assistant or lecturer; c) If bleeding or severe distress occurs in the animal, the practicum is stopped immediately and the animal is euthanized humanely.	Teaching Assistant / Lecturer	Animal incident record form (if any)
7	Students record observation data on the worksheet.	Student	Raw data sheet
8	After the practicum is finished, students will clean the workbench, soak and wash dirty equipment in disinfectants, and return all equipment clean.	Student	Cleanliness check by TA
9	Laboratory Technician manages waste according to the Waste Management SOP (solid waste: biohazard bag; liquid waste: special container).	Teaching Assistant	Waste receipt record

Post-Practicum Phase

No.	Activity	Responsible Party	Document/Evidence
1	Students write a practicum report (standard format) and submit it no later than 7 days after the practicum.	Student	Practicum report (hardcopy & softcopy)
2	Teaching Assistant checks the report, assesses it (60% content, 20% analysis, 20% neatness), and provides feedback to the practicum student.	Teaching Assistant	Report assessment form
3	Practicum Coordinator recapitulates the final grade (pre-test 20%, report 40%, post-test 30%, attitude 10%).	Coordinator	Final grade sheet
4	All practicum documents (attendance, data sheets, reports, grades) are stored in the laboratory folder for at least 2 years for audit purposes.	Coordinator	Document archive

REVISION AND APPROVAL

Date	Description of Change	Approved by
04/05/2025	New document	Head of Animal Physiology Laboratory

Issued in: Makassar
Date: 04 May 2025

Head of the Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Animal Science,

Hasanuddin University,

Prof. Dr. Hasbi, S.Pt., M.Si