ANSC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Animal Testing, American Association For Laboratory Animal Science, Grant Writing
3 Dec 2016
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The broad area of science that looks to prevent and treat diseases that cause illness and. Individuals in the field make up the animal care part of the research team. Works to improve the conditions under which lab animals are used. Have been the driving force behind all significant legislative advances in lab animal welfare. Advocate for animals used in biomedical research: promote their welfare, provide daily care, monitoring, medical care. Acts as specialist on lab animal species: most scientists are not animal experts. Ensures regulations pertaining to the care and treatment of animals in research are followed. Kindness and concern for animals are desirable characteristics of anyone involved in animal research. Empathetic and caring personnel see that animals are treated humanely and with respect. Animals receiving care from individuals exhibiting compassion, patience, sensitivity, and kindness can thrive in the laboratory environment. Non-profit group that supports, trains, certifies workers in the field of lab animal science.
