Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Resources
NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) -
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
The OER develops and implements NIH Grants Policy,
monitors of compliance with PHS policy on Humane Use and Care
of Laboratory Animals, coordinates program guidelines, and develops and
maintains information systems for grants administration.
- The OLAW publication, IACUC Guidebook, Second Edition 2002, discusses
issues facing IACUCs in their oversight duties. The Guidebook presents guidance based on the collective
experience of the authors and OLAW precedent and interpretation of the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy.
Download the IACUC Guidebook from the OLAW web site [PDF]
OACU: NIH Office of Animal Care and Use
Resource for NIH staff involved in the conduct of biomedical research at NIH.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Resources
Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) - USDA National
Agricultural Library
Provides information for improved animal care and use in research, testing, teaching, and exhibition.
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Alternatives page has information and links relevant to 3R's testing, the Animal Welfare Act,
and relevant methods, journals and databases.
APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services),
USDA, Animal Care Home Page
Protects America's animal and plant resources by safeguarding resources
from exotic invasive pests
and diseases, monitoring
and managing agricultural
pests and diseases existing
in the United States,
resolving and managing
trade issues related to
animal or plant health, and
ensuring the humane care
and treatment of animals.
- The 2007 Animal Care Annual Report of Activities is now available. This report provides
information about USDA’s enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and highlights projects
and activities conducted by USDA in its administration of the AWA. It also contains
a summary of related regulatory and legislative actions taken since the AWA became law
as well as figures from research annual reports and detailed enforcement data.
Download report from APHIS web site [PDF]
Other Resources
IACUC.ORG
An information resource for members and staff of institutional animal care and use committees.
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