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Federal Regulations and Standards governing animal care and use at university research facilities can be accessed through the National Institutes of Health Office of Animal Care and Use (OACU) which provides links to the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act (full text version), The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. http://oacu.od.nih.gov/regs/index.htm
Summary of the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act and amendments is available for those who want an abbreviated introduction or review.
USDA Policy Manual Menu of Topics is a policy manual addresses frequently asked questions regarding compliance to federal USDA animal welfare regulations. Some of the most important policies are presented as follows:
USDA Policy #3: Addresses Veterinary Care compliance issues including the following:
Expired Medical Materials: Provides criteria for circumstances under which expired medical materials can or cannot be used.
Pharmaceutical-Grade Compounds in Research: Provides criteria for circumstances under which non-pharmaceutical-grade compounds can or cannot be used in research. Surgery and Pre- and Post-Procedural Care: Provides compliance information for surgery and pre- and post-procedural care Program of Veterinary Care: Presents compliance requirements for a Program of Veterinary Care Health Records: Provides regulatory requirements for information needed on health records and how long they must be maintained Euthanasia: Presents requirements for regulatory compliance for animal euthanasia. USDA, NIH and other federal and local regulatory authorities base their regulations on animal euthanasia on the most recent Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia. Access the report through the AVMA home page or go directly to the 2000 Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia USDA Policy # 14 provides guidance for regulatory compliance and restrictions for Multiple Major Survivor Surgery as well as Single vs. Multiple Procedures. USDA Policy # 11 provides a definition of Painful Procedures which may cause pain, stress or distress and gives examples. The policy also addresses which USDA category; C, D or E is reported based on the protocol assessment of painful procedures. USDA Policy # 12, Consideration of Alternatives to Painful/Distressful Procedures, provides guidelines for performing a literature search or consideration of alternatives to painful or distressful. The policy also addresses which USDA category, C, D or E is reported based on the protocol assessment of painful procedures. All researchers are required to be knowledgeable about the USDA National Agricultural Library (NAL) Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC). The center is a repository of information on animal welfare information resources. As such, AWIC provides vital information resources for those using animals in research, testing and teaching. Federal regulations for animal welfare can also be found on the AWIC website. We provide the following helpful AWIC links for your convenience: AWIC listed Databases Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. , an AWIC literature-search learning module AWIC listed federal regulations for animal welfare Essentials for Animal Research: A Primer for Research Personnel, a primer for animal research staff The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research or ILAR operates under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences. ILAR prepares authoritative documents for the animal research community including the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (1996) and an informative occupational safety manual Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals (1997). University laboratory animal facilities and university personnel must comply with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations. The following helpful DEA links are provided for those requiring the use of controlled substances: DEA Regulations DEA Registration Information DEA Registration FAQ A District of Columbia controlled substance license must be acquired before one can apply for a DEA federal license. Contact the District of Columbia Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Food, Drug and Radiation Protection at (202) 535 2076 for licensing information. Internet Resources on Research Animals The Internet provides a wealth of information on animal care and use as well as animal models and alternatives. Here is a list of a few of our favorite websites: NetVet Veterinary Resources and its indexed site the Electronic Zoo is one of the best sites on the web for information on anything and everything you want to know about animals, animal care and research. Access blood collection procedures for a variety of research species via the University of Minnesota Guidelines for Collection of Blood from Experimental Animals and the University of California websites. The University of Vermont Physiological laboratory animal research website provides useful information on Species Physiological Data, Species Statistics, Handy Conversion Information, Species Needle Size and Volume Limits and Species Routes of Drug Administration. A Canine Anatomy website was developed by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine as a the start of a virtual reality anatomy learning tool About Veterinary Medicine provides basic information about small domestic animals such as pet birds, dogs, cats and others. Topics are covered in brief and include anatomy, animal diseases, animal treatment, education, etc. Rodent Information can be directly accessed on NetVet's Electronic Zoo. The Virtual Mouse Necropsy is a must-see for all animal users and especially investigators using rodents in research or teaching. The site allows veteran researchers and novices to hone their skills in rodent necropsy by performing a mouse necropsy on the web. Procedures learned are applicable to all species and demonstrate pharmaceutical and regulatory standards. Locate this site at http://www.ncifcrf.gov/vetpath/necropsy.html Laboratory Animal Drug Dosages: The Drug Formulary and the Yale Animal Resources Center host excellent sites for quickly obtaining information of drug dosages for a variety of species. While one might want to confirm all drug dosages in a reference text or article or by comparing recommendations from several sites, the sites provide valuable information for a variety of laboratory animals on analgesics, sedatives, anesthetics, etc. NIH lists genus, species and drug dosages for various laboratory species in a PDF format. The Rat & Mouse Gazette: Medical Corner: Drug Usage Chart for Rats is a fourth very useful website.. Occupational Safety Occupational Safety for animal caregivers and users is an important regulatory issue for the IACUC. Animal research and animal care staff are expected to comply with Howard University, local and federal safety regulations. Safety links include the following: The Howard University College of Medicine (COM) Chemical Hygiene Plan and RAPID Biohazardous Waste Disposal Program BioSafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories and Primary Containment for Biohazards – Biological Safety Cabinets are must-comply-with guides for all personnel using biohazardous agents. NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules provides mandatory guidance for those engaged in applicable research at http://www4.od.nih.gov/oba/rdna.htm http://www.nih.gov/od/oba Public Health Service (PHS) Minimum Requirements for Protective Clothing in Animal Facilities Oklahoma University Online Safety Library: Compressed Gas Cylinders http://www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs/links/gas.htm Lab Safety Supply hosts EZFacts Safety Newsletter, a listing of user-friendly safety shorts for safety compliance in the workplace.Where to Find Material Safety Data Sheets on the Internet is one of the most comprehensive sites for locating Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on the web Health Canada maintains The Office of BioSafety Material Safety Data Sheets website for those seeking information on MSDS for biological hazards The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is the national resource for disease control. CDC also provides an excellent link to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Safety and Health Topics which addresses health and safety concerns such as asthma and allergy in animal care personnel, Bloodborne pathogens, chemical safety, ergonomics, latex allergy, noise, hearing protection and much, much more. Access the University of Winnipeg website can be accessed for a quick glance at Universal Symbols for Hazards in the Workplace. . |
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