Outline - Animal Care and Use Policies

I. Course Introduction

II. Laws and Regulations

A. Animal Welfare Act (AWA)

B. Amendments to the AWA

1. Exercise for dogs

C. Public Heath Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory  Animals (PHS Policy)

D. U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training (Principles)

E. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

F. Animal Care and Use in the Intramural Program NIH Manual 3040-2

III. Structure and Accreditation

A. Animal Care and Use Committees (ACUC)

IV. Ethical and Scientific Issues

A. Pain and Distress

B. Signs of Pain

C. Stress and Distress

D. Alleviating Pain and Distress

E. Alternatives