Research ethics committees—animal ethics committees (AECs) for animal-based research
and institutional research boards (IRBs) for human subjects—have a key role in research …

The Three Rs form the basis of review of animal-use protocols by Animal Ethics Committees
(AECs), but little research has examined how AECs actually interpret and implement the …

Abstract The Canadian and United States' approaches to oversight of animals in research
are both based on the “3Rs” principles outlined in Russell and Burch's classic text, The …

Whether IACUCs should review animal research protocols for scientific merit is not
addressed in the federal regulations, resulting in ongoing confusion on the subject. The …

Since the inception of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC),
the use of animals in research and education has been a central element of the programs of …

Adoption programs can be enormously satisfying for all involved—not least the animals
themselves—and constitute an important refinement in humane animal care and use. Most …

Acceptance of animal research by the public depends on several characteristics of the
specific experimental study. In particular, acceptance decreases as potential animal pain or …

METHODS To test how IACUC members personally feel about the issues of scientific merit
and alternatives, three university IACUCs were surveyed. All IACUCs were observed to …

Adoption of companion animals retired from biomedical research projects can provide an
alternative, humane method for their disposition. For more than a decade, the University of …

IACUCs serve a critical role in animal care and use programs, ensuring that institutions
which use animals in research and teaching do so responsibly and humanely. This role is …