※ Addresses issues from a regulatory perspective, from the opinions of experienced professionals in the field, and in the form of responses to informal surveys ※ Describes IACUC functions such as, general concepts of protocol review, justifications for required animal use, inspection of laboratories, and personnel training ※ Offers concise, easy-to-find information by subject groupings and cross references ※ Contains approximately 150 new questions/responses ※ Adds an entire chapter on Post-approval monitoring (PAM)
Since its establishment by USDA regulation in the mid-1980s, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) has evolved as the premier instrument of animal welfare oversight within research institutions in the United States.
By addressing questions and problems that often confront institutions, The IACUC Handbook, Second Edition provides accurate, succinct answers. It features comprehensive updates for all pertinent federal laws, regulations, and policies. It also contains an expanded survey of IACUC practices from institutions around the nation.
With accessible information, this new edition provides a foundation for those attempting to understand and implement the many and varied responsibilities of these committees.
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