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Boards: Animal Subjects
AWA A4486-01 (expires 10/31/2009)
At
Michigan Technological University, researchers and course
directors assure the humane use and care of animals in activities
they conduct or which are conducted under their direction.
They have a direct responsibility to see that animals are
adequately cared for and properly used. Before investigators
or course directors can procure animals or initiate any research,
testing or instructional project involving the use of vertebrate
animals, they must submit an application to and receive approval
from the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
In reviewing an application, the committee evaluates
- Proposed
housing procedures
- The
health of the animals
- Provisions
for proper veterinary care
- Measure
taken to minimize the number of animals required to produce
valid results and alleviate any potential pain or discomfort
- The
training and experience of the personnel using and caring
for the animals
The
committee reviews the scientific merit of the proposed research
as it bears on the humane or proper use of animals. The committee
performs program reviews and an inspection of facilities at
least once every six months.
Through
its program, the IACUC ensures that all research associated
with Michigan Technological University complies with all relevant
government rules and regulations.
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