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Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
DHHS. National Institutes of Health.
Provides guidance and interpretation of the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals to ensure the humane care and use of animals in PHS-supported research, testing, and training.
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American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
Dedicated to the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals and quality research. Organizes an annual national meeting, conducts the Technician Certification Program, publishes peer-reviewed journals and newsletters, and serves as an information resource for people who work in laboratory animal science.
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Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR)
National Academy of Sciences. Institute for Laboratory Animal Research.
Develops and makes available scientific and technical information on laboratory animals and other biological research resources through reports, books and a journal.
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International Council for Laboratory Animal Science (ICLAS)
An international scientific organization that promotes the humane care and use of laboratory animals. The organization is facilitating an effort to harmonize international guidelines on animal care and use.
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Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching (ANZCCART)
The goals of ANZCCART are to promote the responsible use of animals in research and teaching and encourage informed discussion within the community.
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American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM)
This is an organization for board certified veterinary medical specialists who are experts in the humane, proper and safe care and use of laboratory animals.
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA)
A United Kingdom-based group whose goal is to advance knowledge of the care and welfare of laboratory animals and to promote refinement of scientific procedures.
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American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
The AVMA represents veterinarians who work in all aspects of the veterinary field, including private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services.
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Scandinavian Society for Laboratory Animal Science (Scand-LAS)
A laboratory animal science society with members from mainly from the Nordic and the Baltic countries.
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Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)
A private, non-profit organization that promotes laboratory animal welfare and administers an accreditation program for institutions that meet or exceed standards in the care of animals used in research, teaching or testing.
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Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW)
Scientific and technical animal welfare organization working to improve the welfare of animals kept as pets, in zoos, laboratories, and on farms and of wild animals with which we interact. UFAW funds research, holds symposia, and produces publications on animal welfare.
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Association of Primate Veterinarians (APV)
Members are veterinarians working with nonhuman primates in zoos and research settings as well as breeders. The Publications page of the web site contains a link to the Primate Formulary (Excel Worksheet|175 KB), compiled by D. Rick Lee and C.J. Doane, in Microsoft Excel format.
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New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research (NJABR)
A resource center for students, teachers, government professionals, the media, the public, and New Jersey’s research community.
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International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS)
Provides free access to online information (electronic books, proceedings, calendar of events) for veterinarians, veterinary students and animal health professionals worldwide. Requires registration.
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Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA)
FELASA represents the common interests of its member European laboratory animal associations.
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