Are there any accepted standards in place to safeguard laboratory animals and limit their use?
Yes, absolutely. Here is a brief overview: • USDA has set forth federal regulations governing the care and use of animals in biomedical research that are considered even more extensive than those covering human research subjects. • The Animal Welfare Act sets standards of care for research animals with regard to their housing, feeding, cleanliness, ventilation, and medical needs and requires the use of anesthesia or analgesic drugs for potentially painful procedures and during post-operative care. • The US Public Health Service Act requires that all institutions receiving research funds from NIH, FDA, or CDC adhere to the standards set out in the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals” (see http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/labrats/) • Institutions must follow detailed animal care recommendations and establish an IACUC to ensure that all animals are treated responsibly and humanely. (see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/phspol.htm and http://grants.nih.gov/gra
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