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Guide for the care and use of laboratory animals

1The National Academy of Engineering also sponsors engineer – ing programs aimed at meeting national needs, encourages education and research, and recognizes the superior achievements of engineers.Dr.Charles Vest is president of the National Academy of Engineering.The Institute of Medicine was established in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences to secure the services of eminent members of appropriate professions in the examination of policy matters pertaining to the health of the public.The Insti – tute acts under the responsibility given to the National Academy of Sciences by its congressional charter to be an adviser to the federal government and, upon its own initiative, to identify issues of medical care, research, and education.Dr.Harvey V.Fineberg is president of the Institute of Medicine.The National Research Council was organized by the National Academy of Sci – ences in 1916 to associate the broad community of science and technology with the Academy’s purposes of furthering knowledge and advising the federal government.Functioning in accordance with general policies determined by the Academy, the Council has become the principal operating agency of both the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering in providing services to the government, the public, and the scientific and engineering communities.

2The Council is administered jointly by both Academies and the Institute of Medicine.Dr.Ralph J.Cicerone and Dr.Charles M.Vest are chair and vice chair, respectively, of the National Research Council.www.national-academies.org  COMMITTEE FOR THE UPDATE OF THE GUIDE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS i INSTITUTE FOR LAbORATORy ANIMAL RESEARCH COUNCIL ii Staff Frances Sharples, Acting Director Lida Anestidou, Senior Program Officer Kathleen beil , Administrative Coordinator Administrative Coordinator Administrative Coordinator Cameron H.Fletcher , Managing Editor, ILAR Journal Rhonda Haycraft, Program Associate Program AssociateProgram Associate Joanne Zurlo , Director (until April 2010) iii INSTITUTE FOR LAbORATORy ANIMAL RESEARCH PUbLICATIONS Recognition and Alleviation of Pain in Laboratory Animals (2009) Scientific and Humane Issues in the Use of Random Source Dogs and Cats for Research (2009) Recognition and Alleviation of Distress in Laboratory Animals (2008) Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century: A Vision and a Strategy (2007) Overcoming Challenges to Develop Countermeasures Against Aerosolized Bioterrorism Agents: Appropriate Use of Animal Models (2006) Guidelines for the Humane Transportation of Research Animals (2006) Science, Medicine, and Animals: Teacher’s Guide (2005) Animal Care and Management at the National Zoo: Final Report (2005) Science, Medicine, and Animals (2004) The Development of Science-based Guidelines for Laboratory Animal Care: Proceedings of the November 2003 International Workshop (2004) Animal Care and Management at the National Zoo: Interim Report (2004) National Need and Priorities for Veterinarians in Biomedical Research (2004) Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research (2003) International Perspectives: The Future of Nonhuman Primate Resources, Proceedings of the Workshop Held April 17-19, 2002 (2003) Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Nonhuman Primates (2003) Definition of Pain and Distress and Reporting Requirements for Laboratory Animals: Proceedings of the Workshop Held June 22, 2000 (2000) Strategies That Influence Cost Containment in Animal Research Facilities (2000) Microbial Status and Genetic Evaluation of Mice and Rats: Proceedings of the 1999 US/Japan Conference (2000) Microbial and Phenotypic Definition of Rats and Mice: Proceedings of the 1998 US/Japan Conference (1999) Monoclonal Antibody Production (1999) The Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates (1998) Biomedical Models and Resources: Current Needs and Future Opportunities (1998) Approaches to Cost Recovery for Animal Research: Implications for Science, Animals, Research Competitiveness and Regulatory Compliance (1998) Chimpanzees in Research: Strategies for Their Ethical Care, Management, and Use (1997) ix Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals (1997) Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (1996) Rodents (1996) Nutrient Requirements of Laboratory Animals, Fourth Revised Edition (1995) Laboratory Animal Management: Dogs (1994) Recognition and Alleviation of Pain and Distress in Laboratory Animals (1992) Education and Training in the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: A Guide for Developing Institutional Programs (1991) Companion Guide to Infectious Diseases of Mice and Rats (1991) Infectious Diseases of Mice and Rats (1991) Immunodeficient Rodents: A Guide to Their Immunobiology, Husbandry, and Use (1989) Use of Laboratory Animals in Biomedical and Behavioral Research (1988) Animals for Research: A Directory of Sources, Tenth Edition and Supplement (1979) Amphibians: Guidelines for the Breeding, Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (1974) Copies of these reports may be ordered from the National Academies Press (800) 624-6242 or (202) 334-3313www.

3nap.edu xi Reviewers T xii REVIEWERS xiii Preface T xi PREFACE PREFACE x xii Overview T xiii OVERVIEW OVERVIEW xix xxi Contents xxii CONTENTS CONTENTS xxiii xxi CONTENTS CONTENTS xx 1 1 Key Concepts T 2 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS KEy CONCEPTS 3 4 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS KEy CONCEPTS 5 6 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS Humane Care KEy CONCEPTS  8 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS MUST, SHOULD, AND MAy KEy CONCEPTS  NRC [National Research Council].1992.Report on Responsible Science.Washington: Na- tional Academy Press.Perry P.2007.The ethics of animal research: A UK perspective.ILAR J 48:42-46.PHS [Public Health Service].

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611 2 Animal Care and Use Program T 12 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND PRINCIPLES ANIMAL CARE ANd USE PROGRAM 13 14 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS ANIMAL CARE ANd USE PROGRAM 15 16 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS animal science and medicine are rapidly changing and evolving disciplines.The institution should provide opportunities and support for regular profes- sional development and continuing education to ensure both that profes – sional staff are knowledgeable about the latest practices and procedures and that laboratory animals receive high-quality care (Colby et al.2007).Animal Care Personnel Personnel caring for animals should be appropri – ately trained (see Appendix A, Education), and the institution should provide for formal and/or on-the-job training to facilitate effective implementation of the Program and the humane care and use of animals.Staff should receive training and/or have the experience to complete the tasks for which they are responsible.According to the Program scope, personnel with expertise in various disciplines (e.g., animal husbandry, administration, veterinary medical technology) may be required.ANIMAL CARE ANd USE PROGRAM 1 used (Conarello and Shepard 2007).Training should be tailored to the particular needs of research groups; however, all research groups should receive training in animal care and use legislation, IACUC function, eth- ics of animal use and the concepts of the Three Rs, methods for reporting concerns about animal use, occupational health and safety issues pertaining to animal use, animal handling, aseptic surgical technique, anesthesia and analgesia, euthanasia, and other subjects, as required by statute.

7Continu – ing education programs should be offered to reinforce training and provide updates that reflect changes in technology, legislation, and other relevant areas.Frequency of training opportunities should ensure that all animal users have adequate training before beginning animal work.The IACUC It is the institution’s responsibility to ensure that IACUC mem – bers are provided with training opportunities to understand their work and role.Such training should include formal orientation to introduce new members to the institution’s Program; relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines, and policies; animal facilities and laboratories where animal use occurs; and the processes of animal protocol and program review (Greene et al.2007).Ongoing opportunities to enhance their understanding of ani – mal care and use in science should also be provided.For example, IACUC members may meet with animal care personnel and research teams; be provided access to relevant journals, materials, and web-based training; and be given opportunities to attend meetings or workshops.Occupational health and Safety of Personnel 18 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS ANIMAL CARE ANd USE PROGRAM 1 20 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS ANIMAL CARE ANd USE PROGRAM 21 22 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS as gloves, arm protectors, suitable face masks, face shields, and goggles (NRC 2003a).Hearing protection should be available in high-noise areas (OSHA 1998c).Personnel working in areas where they might be exposed to contaminated airborne particulate material or vapors should have suitable respiratory protection (Fechter 1995; McCullough 2000; OSHA 1998d), with respirator fit testing and training in the proper use and maintenance of the respirator (OSHA 1998d; Sargent and Gallo 2003).

8Medical Ealuation and Preentie Medicine for Personnel Development and implementation of a program of medical evaluation and preventive medicine should involve input from trained health professionals, such as occupational health physicians and nurses.Confidentiality and other medi – cal and legal factors must be considered in the context of appropriate fed – eral, state, and local regulations (e.g., PL 104-191).ANIMAL CARE ANd USE PROGRAM 23 24 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS ANIMAL CARE ANd USE PROGRAM 25 26 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS ANIMAL CARE ANd USE PROGRAM 2 Special Considerations for IACUC Reiew 28 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS ANIMAL CARE ANd USE PROGRAM 2 30 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS ANIMAL CARE ANd USE PROGRAM 31 least restriction necessary to achieve the scientific objective while maintain- ing animal well-being.32 GUIdE FOR ThE CARE ANd USE OF LAbORATORy ANIMALS Field Inestigations Investigations may involve the observation or use of nondomesticated vertebrate species under field conditions.Many field investigations require international, federal, state, and/or local permits, which may call for an evaluation of the scientific merit of the proposed study and a determination of the potential impact on the population or species to be studied.ANIMAL CARE ANd USE PROGRAM 33 disease studies, administrators, regulators, and IACUCs face a dilemma in deciding how to handle such studies (Stricklin et al.1990).Decisions on categorizing research uses of agricultural animals and defining standards for their care and use should be made by the IACUC based on both the researcher’s goals and concern for animal well-being.

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