Articles by OLAW Staff and References
Disclaimer:
OLAW develops and monitors, as well as exercises compliance oversight relative to the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the "PHS Policy"). One of OLAW's primary functions is to advise awarding units and awardee institutions concerning the implementation of the PHS Policy. OLAW often provides this advice by responding to policy-related questions submitted by such units and institutions. The following Articles provide guidance that represents OLAW's current thinking on these topics. This guidance is based on OLAW's experience with the subject matter and draws on best practices followed by the biomedical community regarding the use of research animals. Unless specific statutory or regulatory requirements are cited, the Articles should be viewed as recommendations in that an institution may use an alternative approach if the approach satisfies the requirements of the PHS Policy. |
Articles by OLAW Staff |
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ILAR News. 1991; 33(4):68-70. The PHS Responds to Commonly Asked Questions. |
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ILAR News. 1993; 35(3-4):47-49. FAQs about the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. |
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Lab Animal. 1994; 23(8):28-29. Compliance at the Institutional Level. |
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Lab Animal. 1995; 24(9):24-26. FAQs about the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. |
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ILAR Journal. 1995; 37(4):190-192. Use of Electronic Communications for IACUC Functions. |
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Contemporary Topics. 1996; 35(5):53-56. Model for Performing Institutional |
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Animal Care and Use Committee: Continuing Review of Animal Research. |
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Contemporary Topics. 1997; 36(2):47-50. FAQs about the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. |
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Lab Animal. 2000; 29(5):32-37 (PDF). OLAW and APHIS: Common Areas of Noncompliance. |
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Lab Animal. 2002; 31(8):27-30. Disaster Recovery: "Who ya gonna call?” |
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Lab Animal. 2002; 31(9):28-31. Correct Conduct of Full-Committee and Designated Member Protocol Reviews. |
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Lab Animal 2003; 32(9):33-36. Frequently Asked Questions About the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. |
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Lab Animal 2007; 36(10): 40-49 (PDF - 165 KB). Considerations for determining optimal mouse caging density. Disclaimer: The views expressed in "Regulatory Considerations" represent the position of OLAW/NIH, but the remainder of the contributions in this article does not represent official support oran endorsement by NIH or any government agency. |
REFERENCES
Dear Colleague Letters |
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May 21 1990: Use of Expedited Protocol Review Procedures by IACUCs |
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Jan 11 1994: Internal Distribution of Animal Welfare Assurances |
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Jan 14 1994: Requirements for Annual Reporting to OPRR |
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March 8 1995: Sources of Custom Antibody |
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June 2, 1997: Maintenance of Properly Constituted IACUCs |
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November 17, 1997: Production of Monoclonal Antibodies Using Mouse Ascites Method |
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