What is an Animal Protocol?
The animal protocol is a concise description of an animal research project. Importantly, it is also contractual agreement. This contractual agreement is between the Principal Investigator and the Animal Care and Use Committee, an agent of the University of Wisconsin-Madison that ensures that animals receive the highest standard of care within both the contexts of experiments and daily care. Use of animals in research is a privilege, not a right. Abuse of this privilege and violations of the contractual nature of the protocol will be investigated. The Animal Care and Use Committees have the right and obligation to impose disciplinary action when appropriate.
Related Questions
- Do I need to submit an animal use protocol if I use crayfish, worms, snails, shrimp, fruit flies, or microorganisms in my research or teaching activities?
- There is an animal care emergency that requires a change to my protocol. Can I proceed without getting approval for an amendment?
- Who is eligible to submit an animal protocol application?
