AVBS1003 Study Guide - Final Guide: Animal Ethics, Guide Dog, Police Dog

• School: University of Sydney
• Department: Animal and Veterinary Bioscience
• Course: AVBS1003
• Professor: Claire Wade

Document Summary

Any research done within the nsw region which is performed on or involves animals is regulated by the animal research act (1984) Under this act, any institute or organisation must first have certification from the local government approved by the minister for local govt there is a criteria that must be followed. Animal ethics committees and processes the institution evaluates and approves research protocols via an institutional animal. Ethics committee (aec) constituted according to the regulations the chief investigators are the main person in charge that make sure that their work is done by following the act and all ethical outlines three r"s of animal ethics. Reduction (in the amount of animals used) Refinement (of techniques used to minimise adverse impacts on animals) Providing clear directions in a timely manner. Their job to get the person to their destination safely. Food refusal and work around other distractions. Client specific (speed, gait, balance, vocal intonation, deaf, blind)