What are some guidelines for animal care and use protocols?
Needed for all activities using animals – not just those “involving procedures that cause more than momentary or slight pain/distress/discomfort” (USDA Category D and E) Must contain: identification of the species and approximate number of animals to be used, rationale for involving animals and for the appropriateness of the species and numbers of animals to be used, a complete description of the proposed use of animals, a description of procedures designed to assure that discomfort and pain to animals will be limited…including use of analgesic, anesthetic and tranquilizing drugs where indicated…, and a description of any euthanasia method used.
