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Animal Welfare

Animal research is as carefully regulated as human research, but for different reasons. With humans, regulation stems from the need to assure that the benefits all humans gain from human research do not impose unacceptable burdens on some research participants. Animals may benefit from the information gained through animal experimentation and some research with animals is conducted specifically for the purpose of improving animal health. But most animal research is conducted primarily for the benefit of humans, not animals. Moreover, unlike humans, animals cannot consent to participate in experiments or comment on their treatment, creating special needs that should be taken into consideration in their care and use.

The special needs of animals have evolved over time into policies for the appropriate care and use of all animals involved in research, research training, and biological testing activities. Researchers can meet their responsibilities by:

  • Knowing what activities are subject to regulation
  • Understanding and following the rules for project approval
  • Obtaining appropriate training
  • Accepting continuing responsibility for compliance through all stages of a project

If you expect to use or study living animals in your research, regardless of the level of invasiveness, familiarize yourself with your responsibilities and work with UT Health San Antonio's Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee and the Laboratory for Animal Resources before making any plans or undertaking any work.

Resources

  • AAALAC
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  • Guide for the care and use of laboratory animals
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Public health service policy on humane care
  • U.S. Government principles for the utilization and care of vertebrate animals
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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