Guidelines for the Ethical use of Animals in Research & Teaching

A copy of the publication 'Guidelines for the Ethical use of Animals in Research & Teaching' can be ordered by emailing: animal.welfare@dpi.vic.gov.au

The publication contains the following Table of Contents.

Table of contents

Introduction

• Animal Welfare for Animals in Research and Teaching
• Animal Ethics Committees

Institutional responsibilities

• Responsibilities of Institutions Towards Ensuring the Welfare of Animals in Research and Teaching
• Licensing of Scientific Premises

AEC Guidelines

•  Animal Ethics Committee Membership
•  Guidelines for the Conduct of AECs
• AEC Project Proposal Assessment Guide
• AEC Guidelines for Management of Adverse Incidents
•  AEC Guidelines for Site Inspections
• Applications Involving Multiple Animal Ethics Committees

Scientific Guidelines

• The Three R’s
• Understanding and Interpreting a Research Plan
• Interpreting Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis
• Guidelines for Euthanasia of Animals
• Planning the Use of Animals in Research or Teaching
• Guidelines for Investigator Record Keeping

Communications

• Effective Communication Skills
• Dispute Resolution

Sample forms

• Common AEC Project Application Form
• AEC Self-Audit