ANSC 3272 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Animal Identification, List Of Ip Protocol Numbers, Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee
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Iacuc: composition, functions, oversight, enforcement, biannual inspections, protocol assessment. Before anyone is allowed to procure and use animals, they must apply to the iacuc for approval. If approved, the principal investigator (pi) is used a protocol number: protocol application. Project objectives (if a teaching project, must state the specific teaching goals/objectives) + suture removal methods and practice: use of animals. Justification of number of animals: detailed overview of research procedures. Complete and accurate description of every experimental procedure/activity. Where animals will be acclimated, held, maintained for each portion of the study: animal husbandry & manipulation. Consideration of sources of stress and distress. Invasive procedures: observation, euthanasia, disposition & endpoint criteria. Euthanasia must follow the avma guide for euthanasia. Specific for each species: occupational safety & health. Radiation risks: statement of literature search & duplication of research. Not simply a repeat of previous work: personnel & training. Appropriate iacuc & osha certifications: record-keeping.
