Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
978-0-309-15401-7 PDF International Standard Book Number-10
0-309-15401-4 PDF Library of Congress Control Number
This edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide) strongly affirms the principle that all who care for, use, or produce animals for research, testing, or teaching must do so with respect for the welfare of the animals.
Laboratory Animal Handling Techniques, Basic Facilities, and Care
This chapter provides guidelines for the environment, housing, and management of laboratory animals used or produced for research, testing, and teaching.
The Purpose of the Guide
The purpose of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide), as expressed in the charge to the Committee for the Update of the Guide, is to assist institutions in caring for and using animals in a manner that minimizes discomfort, distress, and pain while maximizing animal well-being, scientific validity, and research reproducibility.
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