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ALTERNATIVES

ALTBIB: Bibliography on Alternatives To Animal Testing

ALTWEB Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer - Alternatives to Animal Testing - Refinement, Reduction and Replacement

Animal Use Alternative Thesaurus, National Agricultural Library

Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer (CAAT), Johns Hopkins University - School of Public Health

Center for Animal Alternatives Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , University of California at Davis

Information Resources for Adjuvants and Antibody Production: Comparisons and Alternative Technologies 1990-1997, Animal Welfare Information Center  

Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods

NICEATM-ICCVAM Five-Year Plan, alternative test methods.

NICEATM and ICCVAM Test Method Evaluations

NIH Plan for Use of Animals in Research Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Norwegian Reference Centre for Laboratory Animal Science and Alternatives Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Sources of Information About Alternatives Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , University of California, Santa Barbara

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DATABASES

AGRICOLA (AGRICultural OnLine Access), U.S. Department of Agriculture

PUBMED, National Library of Medicine

TOXNET, National Library of Medicine

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GOVERNMENT

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture [must used IE]

Animal Care, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA 

Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC), National Agricultural Library, USDA

Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods

Intramural Animal Care and Use Program of the NIH

National Institutes of Health

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LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND FEDERAL POLICIES

Animal Welfare Act

Animal Welfare Regulations (9CFR Chapter 1)

Compliance with the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , ILAR

Health Research Extension Act of 1985, Public Law 99-158 "Animals in Research"

NASA Principles for the Ethical Care and Use of Animals

NIH Revitalization Act of 1993, Public Law 103-43, "Plan for Use of Animals in Research" (PDF - 22 KB)

OSHA Standards on Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention

OSHA Standards on Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories

Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Animal Care Policy Manual

U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training

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ORGANIZATIONS

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM)

American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP)

American Veterinary Medicial Association (AVMA)

Americans for Medical Progress

Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC International)

Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching (ANZCCART) Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Canadian Council on Animal Care Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer must use Internet Explorer

Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Foundation for Biomedical Research Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Institute for Laboratory Animal Research Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer (ILAR), National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences

Laboratory Animal Management Association Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer (LAMA)

National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer (NC3Rs)

Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer (PRIM&R)

Research Defence Society Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer (RDS) [must use IE]

Scientists Center for Animal Welfare Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer (SCAW) [must use IE]

Universities Federation for Animal Welfare Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Utrecht University, Centre for Animal Welfare Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

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PUBLICATIONS and REPORTS

ACLAM Guidelines on Adequate Veterinary Care

APS Resource Book for the Design of Animal Exercise Protocols Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer (PDF - 545 KB)

Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, CDC/NIH 

Chimpanzees in Research - Strategies for their Ethical Care, Management and Use Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , ILAR 

Corrositex®: An in vitro Test Method for Assessing Dermal Corrosivity Potential of Chemicals, ICCVAM 

Cost Analysis and Rate Setting Manual (PDF - 529 KB), NCRR/NIH

Criteria for a Recommended Standard Occupational Exposure to Waste Anesthetic Gases and Vapors, CDC

Definition of Pain and Distress and Reporting Requirements for Laboratory Animals: Proceedings of the Workshop Held 6/22/00 Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , ILAR

Essentials for Animal Research Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , B. T. Bennett, M. J. Brown and J. C. Schofield

For the Greater Good - 5 part Seattle Post-Intelligencer Series Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Agricultural Research and Teaching Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , ILAR 

Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research (PDF - 5.6 MB) Copyright 2003 by the National Academy of Scientists. All rights reserved.

Guidelines for the Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Animals Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , American Psychological Association

Guidelines for the Humane Transportation of Research Animals Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , ILAR 

Guidelines on the Care and Use of Wildlife Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer (PDF - 1.1 MB), CCAC

Guidelines to the Use of Wild Birds in Research Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , The Ornithological Council

IACUC Guidebook (PDF - 3.2 MB), ARENA/OPRR

Institutional Administrator's Manual for Laboratory Animal Care and Use (MS Word - 339 KB)

International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals (CIOMS) Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Lab Animal Magazine Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Laboratory Animals Journal Home Page Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Merck Vet Manual Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Monoclonal Antibody Production (PDF - 337 KB), ILAR

National Academies Press Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

NIH Plan for the Use of Animals in Research Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

NIMH Methods and Welfare Considerations in Behavioral Research with Animals

Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Nonhuman Primates Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , ILAR

Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , ILAR

Principles and Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Precollege Education Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer (PDF – 244 KB), ILAR

Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , ILAR 

Recognition and Alleviation of Pain and Distress in Laboratory Animals Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , ILAR

Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer (PDF - 170 KB)

Strategies That Influence Cost Containment in Animal Research Facilities Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , ILAR

Validation and Regulatory Acceptance of Toxicological Test Methods, NTP

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RESOURCES

Animal Ethics Infolink Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

APS Resource Book for the Design of Animal Exercise Protocols Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer (PDF - 545 KB)

Disaster Planning and Response Resources (OLAW)

Enrichment for Nonhuman Primates

How to Write An Application Involving Research Animals

IACUC.ORG Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

International Veterinary Information Service Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Model Organisms for Biomedical Research

NETVET Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer Veterinary Resources

NIH Design Policy and Guidelines

NIH Intramural Disaster Response

Primate Enrichment Forum Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

States United for Biomedical Research Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Statistical Calculations Resource Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

What Investigators Need to Know about the Use of Animals

Zebrafish International Resource Center Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

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TRAINING

AALAS Learning Library Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Assessing the Health and Welfare of Laboratory Animals, Univ of Newcastle

The Care, Handling and Use of Aquatic Animals Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

CCAC Experimental Animal User Training Modules

Guide for Developing Educational and Training Programs Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer , ILAR

IACUC.ORG Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Laboratory Animal Training Association Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Laboratory Animal Welfare Training Exchange Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals Online Tutorial

Training in Basic Biomethodology for Laboratory Mice

"Training in Survival Rodent Surgery" -- Part I Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer and Part II Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Using Animals in Intramural NIH Research: Guidelines for Animal Users

What Investigators Need to Know about the Use of Animals

Working Safely with Nonhuman Primates Video Clip Real Player
*Features Real Networks streaming video content

Working with the Laboratory Dog Video Clip Real Player
*Features Real Networks streaming video content

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