Animals: regulations and resources
ASU policies
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Animal Related Photography Policy - DACT’s policy regarding taking photos and videos of animals
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Field Research Safety Manual – guidelines, policies, requirements and resources for ASU personnel to conduct field research safely and successfully.
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IACUC Policies and Procedures Manual – policies of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
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IACUC Training and Post Approval Monitoring - standard operational procedure and policies for training and post approval monitoring
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RSP 202: Care and Use of Laboratory Animals – policy for the use of live animals. Please navigate on the left-hand side of the page at this link to obtain the policy.
Organizations
- Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) – accrediting body for animal care and use programs
- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) – organization advancing responsible laboratory animal science
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American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH) – organization devoted to scientific fields of ichthyology and herpetology
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American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) - organization promoting interest in the study of mammals
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IACUC.org – professional organization for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees
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Ornithological Council – organization dedicated to the field of ornithology
Federal regulations and regulatory agencies
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Animal Welfare Act – regulation enforced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) – website for alternatives to animal testing
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Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals – provides standards of care for laboratory animals
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Health Research Extension Act of 1985 – animals in research act
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Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) – division of National Institutes of Health (NIH) responsible for administering the PHS Policy
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Office of Research Integrity Animal Welfare Resources – a division of the Department of Health and Human Services
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Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Human Care and Use of Laboratory Animals – policy enforced by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
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United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) – entity responsible for enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act
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USDA APHIS Animal Care Policy Manual – USDA APHIS animal care policies
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – a bureau within the U.S. Department of Interior that guides management of fish and wildlife resources
Other resources
- Adverse Event Assessment and Reporting Plan (login required) – a guidance document for determining how adverse events are assessed and reported.
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Anesthetic Gas Use Program – EH&S program to protect personnel using anesthetic gas
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Biosafety Manual – biosafety program for personnel working with biohazards and laboratory animals. Be sure to click on 'ASU Biosafety Manual' at the top of the page.
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Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan – EH&S program for personnel who may have exposure to bloodborne pathogens
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Euthanasia Newsletter (English) – information and resources for end of life decisions for companion animals
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Euthanasia Newsletter (Spanish) – information and resources for end of life decisions for companion animals
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Fact Sheet – Animal Personnel Safety – EH&S fact sheet for personnel working with animals on safety training, medical surveillance, and incident reporting
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Fact Sheet – Animal Allergies – EH&S fact sheet on allergies that can develop due to exposure to animals
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Fact Sheet – Bloodborne Pathogens – EH&S fact sheet on bloodborne pathogen requirements
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Fact Sheet – Respiratory Protection – EH&S fact sheet on respiratory protection in ABSL1 facilities
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Fact Sheet – Sharps Disposal – EH&S fact sheet on the safe use and disposal of sharps
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Feline Leukemia Newsletter (English) (Spanish)– information on feline leukemia
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Obtaining a DEA Controlled Substance License - guidance on obtaining a controlled substance license from the DEA
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Ordering, Maintaining, and Disposing of Controlled Drugs for Animal-related Research and Teaching
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Parvovirus Newsletter (English) (Spanish) – information for the public on canine Parvovirus
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Spay/Neuter Newsletter (English) (Spanish) – information on spaying and neutering companion animals
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Vaccination Newsletter (English) (Spanish) – information on canine and feline vaccinations
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Vivaria Descriptions (login required)– descriptions of the vivaria for use in grant proposals