About FILABE'2026

The aim of this event is to strengthen scientific research and biodiversity conservation. It provides a privileged platform for cooperation between experts, researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of biosciences and biohealth, using animal experimentation in accordance with ethical standards, and the implementation of studies for the preservation of the Barbary macaque, an emblematic species of Algeria’s natural heritage. This meeting aims to promote concrete and coordinated actions in favor of sustainable development and the preservation of national ecosystems.

Preliminary program and topics

ENSV Algiers (Arrival- visit and transfer to TiziOuzou) (April 4th)

• Arrival to Algiers: transfer to ENSV
• Welcome to ENSV and visit
• Transport from ENSV to TiziOuzou

TIZI-OUZOU (1 day of activities + 2 days for welcome and visit) (April 4th-6th)

1. Management of Barbary macaque populations and conservation strategies
   • Studies of primate populations and their preservation
   • Captive breeding and conservation in the field (in situ)
   • Health, health risks, and welfare of non-human primates

SETIF (1 day of activities + 2 days for welcome and visits) (April 6th -April 8th)

2. Macaque breeding and use in scientific research
   • Role of macaques in biomedical research
   • Macaque breeding management and development prospects
   • Feeding, ethology, reproduction, health monitoring, and management of macaques in breeding programs

BISKRA (1 day of activities + 2 days for reception and visits) (April 8th-April 10th)

3. Contribution of animal models in biosciences and biohealth
   • Animal models, ethics, and biosafety in animal experimentation
   • Breeding, experimental practices, alternative methods, and scientific quality of research
   • Animal experimentation and preclinical studies in biosciences and biohealth