There are various
sources of information you can consult with regard to working with
animals in research, teaching, training, and testing activities. One
very good source is the
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, more
commonly referred to as the
Guide.
The purpose of
the Guide is to assist institutions in caring for and using
animals in ways judged to be scientifically, technically, and
humanely appropriate. The Guide is also intended to assist
investigators in fulfilling their obligation to plan and conduct
animal activities in accord with the highest scientific, humane,
and ethical principles.
Another very
good source of information is the Guide for the Care and Use
of Agricultural Animals in Agricultural Research and Teaching,
if your research involves agricultural animals.
The Office of
Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) has created a brochure intended
to communicate responsibilities to principle investigators.
"What
Investigators Need to Know About the Use of Animals"
is a succinct resource that allows individuals to
quickly grasp the main expectations and requirements of animal care
and use.
There are many
other resources, which can be found on our Links page.
You may wish to review
the information provided via the links that follow before you
complete the Animal Care and Use Protocol (ACUP) form.
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