Download a copy of the AAALAC Program Description

Step 1 - Download Formatting and Submission Instructions
for both Streamlined and Standard Versions

Please note whichever version of the Program Description is used is entirely your choice.  The Standard (original) version follows the format of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animal (Guide), NRC 1996, provides more detailed information that may result in fewer questions during the site visit, and is very useful if the Program Description serves as a template for the semiannual review of your program.  The Streamlined version does not strictly follow the format of the Guide resulting in less redundancy and less time completing the Description; however, it may result in more discussion time during the site visit. 

• Formatting and Submission Instructions

Step 2 - Download Program Description

Streamlined Program Description

• Microsoft Word format
• RTF (rich text format)
• PDF (portable document format)

Standard (original) Program Description

• Microsoft Word format
• RTF (rich text format)
• PDF (portable document format)

Outline template for Standard Program Description

• Microsoft Word format
• RTF (rich text format)
• PDF (portable document format)

Other helpful tools for completing aspects of the Program Description

• Animal Facility Square Footage Compilation
• Summary of Animal Housing/Support Sites
• Cage Description
• Sample Current Daily Average Animal Inventory and Annual Use by Species

Step 3 - Submit your completed Program Description
using the Formatting and Submission Instructions.

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