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Research with Animals

Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)

The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) develops and monitors, as well as exercises compliance oversight relative to PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals involved in research conducted or supported by any component of the Public Health Service.

Includes the Health Research Extension Act of 1985, Public Law 99-158, November 20, 1985, "Animals in Research;" U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training; and Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

According to the Guide's preface, "the purpose of the Guide, as expressed in the charge to the Committee to Revise the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, is to assist institutions in caring for and using animals in ways judged to be scientifically, technically, and humanely appropriate. (Hard copies also available from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs).

The Animal Welfare Act was signed into law in 1966. While its original intent was to regulate the care and use of animals in the laboratory, it has become the only Federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, transport, and by dealers.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is responsible for protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, administering the Animal Welfare Act, and carrying out wildlife damage management activities.

Provides information for improved animal care and use in research, teaching, and testing.

The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) is a unique, nonprofit educational association of individuals and institutions whose mission is to promote humane care, use, and management of animals involved in research, testing, or education in laboratory, agriculture, wildlife or other settings. SCAW believes that humane concern for animals complements the conduct of science. SCAW serves as an objective, credible source of information for the research community, the media, and the general publ

The AAALAC

The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International is a nonprofit association that works to promote the responsible treatment of animals in science.

Forms and Policies

Policy and Procedures

Animal Study Proposal

Continuing Review Questionnaire

Animal Certification Exam

Animal Certification Exam Supplement

Animal Handlers' Health Questionnaire

Animal Adoption Record

Committee Membership and Facility/Species Inventory

Semi-Annual Report Checklist

Upham Hall Cage Wash Policy