Access to game and large carnivore laboratory

The game and large carnivore laboratory provides expert services to support game animal research and population monitoring. Each year, the laboratory processes hundreds of carcasses and conducts a wide range of studies and analyses. Necropsies collect information on species’ sex structure, reproductive status, age, condition, and measurements such as weight and length. Tasks requiring special expertise include species identification of prey animals based on hair found in stomach and intestinal contents.

Sampling is a key part of the work. Tissue and organ samples are collected from animals for monitoring zoonotic diseases and parasites in cooperation with the Finnish Food Authority. DNA samples are also taken for genetic analyses, and the laboratory maintains a comprehensive DNA bank. The game laboratory combines biological expertise, precise methods, and extensive sample management to ensure reliable information on the status and health of game animal populations.

• Collection and examination of biological samples as agreed.
• Collaboration for forwarding samples for further research.

Ministries, game management organisations and authorities, researchers, research groups, research communities, research networks, research projects, research organizations, companies.

• Physical, remote or hybrid access.

• Data sets contain information subject to the GDPR regulation, which must be taken into account in all operations.
• The use, reuse, ownership, and publication rights of the data must be agreed upon in advance.

• Describe the work to be carried out in the research as accurately as possible, including the timing, required qualifications or special expertise.
• List any other specific needs.