PDF-(BOOS)-The IACUC Handbook: The Basic Unit of an Effective Animal Care and Use Program

Ever since its establishment by USDA regulation in the mid1980s the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee has evolved as the premier instrument of animal welfare oversight within research institutions in the US Its mission in part is to ensure that investigators research technicians animal care personnel and others are adequately trained to conduct research with animals in a proper and humane manner But equally important is that the IACUC itself be adequately trained with regard to the successful interpretation and implementation of regulations and guidelines for proper animal care and useThe IACUC Handbook focuses on both basic and advanced concerns of those who participate in activities of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees Exhaustive in its content and written by leading authorities in the field this handbook addresses those questions and problems that often confront IACUCs and gives accurate succinct answers Information is provided in Question and Answer format with the authors offering their personal opinions against a background of regulatory informationUnder the regulatory heading pertinent sections from such sources as the Animal Welfare Act and its regulations the Health Research Extension Act of 1985 the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and others are included The handbook also provides the personal opinions of chapter authors and results from informal surveys as examples of the approaches institutions have taken to solve complex issues While not scientific the surveys provide the reader with additional opinionsWith the role and impact of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee expected to grow in scope and complexity The IACUC Handbook provides a foundation for those attempting to understand and implement the many and varied responsibilities of this committee. What is AAALAC?. AAALAC stands for the Association . for Assessment and Accreditation . of Laboratory Animal Care International.. The . mission: . AAALAC International enhances life sciences by promoting the responsible treatment of animals used in research, teaching and testing through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs.. A VA Perspective. Workshop A3. 1 April 2016. Who We Are. Office of the Chief Veterinary Medical . Officer. Office . of Research and . Development . Department of Veterans . Affairs. Alice Huang, PhD, CPIA. What is AAALAC?. AAALAC stands for the Association . for Assessment and Accreditation . of Laboratory Animal Care International.. The . mission: . AAALAC International enhances life sciences by promoting the responsible treatment of animals used in research, teaching and testing through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs.. Module designed to teach how you must conduct research and teaching using animals.. There will be an assessment associated with this material.. Federal Mandates. USDA: United States Department of Agriculture, which regulates animal research.. Dr. Mike. Fallon. Chief VMO, ORD, VHA. Additional information provided by . Drs. Joan . Richerson. and Alice Huang. Note: To see the answers to the survey questions, you must view this as a PowerPoint slide show.. Presented by:. Joanne Muratori & . Patria Davis. Agenda. Objective. Review . history, role, and function of the Institutional Review Board. Review federal definition of human subjects research and levels of review. AALAS 2014 National Meeting. 21 October 2014. AVAVMO/VMU Supervisors’ Luncheon. Alice Huang, PhD, CPIA. Office of the CVMO, Deputy for IACUC Guidance. The Story…. (Will be posted on the VA Animal Research web page, along with this PowerPoint presentation). AALAS 2014 National Meeting. 21 October 2014. AVAVMO/VMU Supervisors’ Luncheon. Alice Huang, PhD, CPIA. Office of the CVMO, Deputy for IACUC Guidance. The Story…. (Will be posted on the VA Animal Research web page, along with this PowerPoint presentation). AAALAC International History, Programs and Process What is AAALAC? AAALAC stands for the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International. The mission: AAALAC International enhances life sciences by promoting the responsible treatment of animals used in research, teaching and testing through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. AAALAC International is a voluntary accrediting organization that enhances the quality of research, teaching, and testing by promoting humane, responsible animal care and use.  It provides advice and independent assessments to participating institutions and accredits those that meet or exceed applicable . Ever since its establishment by USDA regulation in the mid-1980s, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee has evolved as the premier instrument of animal welfare oversight within research institutions in the U.S. Its mission, in part, is to ensure that investigators, research technicians, animal care personnel and others are adequately trained to conduct research with animals in a proper and humane manner. But equally important is that the IACUC itself be adequately trained with regard to the successful interpretation and implementation of regulations and guidelines for proper animal care and use.The IACUC Handbook focuses on both basic and advanced concerns of those who participate in activities of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees. Exhaustive in its content and written by leading authorities in the field, this handbook addresses those questions and problems that often confront IACUCs, and gives accurate, succinct answers. Information is provided in Question and Answer format, with the authors offering their personal opinions against a background of regulatory information.Under the regulatory heading, pertinent sections from such sources as the Animal Welfare Act and its regulations, the Health Research Extension Act of 1985, the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and others are included. The handbook also provides the personal opinions of chapter authors and results from informal surveys as examples of the approaches institutions have taken to solve complex issues. While not scientific, the surveys provide the reader with additional opinions.With the role and impact of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee expected to grow in scope and complexity, The IACUC Handbook provides a foundation for those attempting to understand and implement the many and varied responsibilities of this committee. Institutional . Animal Care and Use . Committee. IACUCs . are required by. …... Federal . Law (Animal Welfare . Act). Regulations . - United . States Department . of . Agriculture (USDA. ). Policies - Public Health Service . Alyssa McIntyre, . DVM, DACLAM. Attending Veterinarian. UNCG. Provide humane & appropriate research animal care. Promotes regulatory compliance- USDA, PHS, the Guide. Guide, 8th edition, on Training and Education: . . Srivatsan. Chair, IACUC. Institutional . Animal Care and Use . Committee. IACUCs are required by. …... Federal . Law (Animal Welfare Act). Regulations . - United . States Department . of . Agriculture (USDA.