PDF-(BOOK)-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. Doing Right by the Animals to Serve Veterans. Michael Fallon, DVM, PhD, DACLAM CPIA. Susan Harper, DVM, MS, DACLAM, DACVPM. Alice Huang, Ph.D, CPIA. Joan . Richerson. , MS. , DVM. , MS, DACLAM, CPIA. Comparison of the eSirius vs. 3G protocol application . form. March 2015. IACUC Protocol Form. The University of Kentucky IACUC . is migrating to . a new protocol application . and animal management system in March 2015, eSirius3G.. 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 . 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.. 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.. Austin, TX. A VA/VMU Supervisors Business Meeting. 17 October 2017. Dr. Michael Fallon. Dr. Alice Huang. Dr. Joan Richerson. What Has Consumed the Office of the CVMO Over the Past Year?. VA Actions to Ensure Oversight. Research. Balancing Compliance and . Flexibility. Dr. Nancy Marks. Director of the IACUC Office. All vertebrate animals . Animal . Welfare Assurance . Institutional . program of animal care and use . 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 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 . IACUC. Meet and Greet. March 23, 2022. 12p.m. - 1p.m.. 1. Background. 20 years of experience in animal research endeavors to include 5 major universities, Charles River Laboratories and Jackson Laboratories. . 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. Experience the best eye care center in Pune. The best clinics for your eye health, include the prestigious Dr. Sonalika Eye Clinic. At Hadapsar, Amanora, Magarpatta, Mundhwa, Kharadi Rd, Viman Nagar, Wagholi, and Wadgaon Sheri