• The following videos are selected presentations focusing on advancing 3Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal use) methods and technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic. (usda.gov)
  • 2021. Animal-centric Care and Management - Enhancing Refinement in Biomedical Research. (awionline.org)
  • The concept of the 3Rs (Refinement, Reduction and Replacement) has been used as a framework for improving the welfare of laboratory animals for the last half century. (awionline.org)
  • It's Okay to Cry - Discussions by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum [LAREF], Volume V. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC. (awionline.org)
  • This is the 5th volume of selected discussions that took place on the electronic Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum between February 2016 and December 2019. (awionline.org)
  • Refinement of gerbil housing and husbandry in the laboratory. (cabi.org)
  • Progress in the reduction, refinement and replacement of animal experimentation: Proceedings of the 3rd World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences, Bologna, Italy, 29 August to 2 September, 1999. (cabi.org)
  • His research interests are in the science of animal behavior, physiology and welfare ranging from appropriate housing and production systems for pigs to brain and immune mechanisms underlying stress. (ttu.edu)
  • Dr. McGlone's first faculty appointment was at the University of Wyoming in 1981 where he was the first Frank Guggenheim Fellow awarded to an Animal Scientist for studies of pig behavior and physiology. (ttu.edu)
  • He maintains an active research program in farm animal welfare, behavior and physiology. (ttu.edu)
  • Positive reinforcement training (PRT) is associated with increases in species-typical behavior and decreases in stereotypic and abnormal behavior in participating animals. (awionline.org)
  • of applied animal welfare and behavior, with focus on food animal species. (ohio4h.org)
  • Social housing should be overseen by individuals with expertise in nonhuman primate behavior as animals housed socially require ongoing monitoring to ensure compatibility and to reduce the possibility of injury or distress. (asp.org)
  • Association of Zoos & Aquariums' (AZA) 2017 Accreditation Standards and Related Policies propose that animals "are provided quality spaces to live in with appropriate social groupings that promote natural, species-appropriate and motivated behavior. (asp.org)
  • Research Interests: Human behaviors that impact animal welfare (specifically equine) and how we can design interventions to alter human behavior to enhance animal welfare. (purdue.edu)
  • Animals may benefit from the information gained through animal experimentation and some research with animals is conducted specifically for the purpose of improving animal health (veterinary medicine and animal husbandry research). (hhs.gov)
  • Dogs were already a favorite of scientists when live-animal experimentation became widespread in the mid-19th century. (slate.com)
  • and many more-was well-known to be suspicious of the new science of animal experimentation. (slate.com)
  • PETA has fired off a letter to Patricia Brown -director of the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-calling on her to withdraw the Public Health Service Animal Welfare Assurance granted to the Cleveland Clinic, without which it cannot receive funding from NIH to conduct experiments on animals. (peta.org)
  • Without animal experiments, it is nearly impossible to gain new insight into the brain's inner workings. (mpg.de)
  • Jan Bruder and Henrik Renner at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine in Münster developed a method which could reduce the number of required animal experiments. (mpg.de)
  • In addition, drug candidates that prove to be ineffective or toxic to these organoids do not require further testing in animal experiments. (mpg.de)
  • Moreover, unlike humans, animals cannot consent to participate in experiments or comment on their treatment, creating special needs that should be taken into consideration in their care and use. (hhs.gov)
  • However, when the welfare of animals is enhanced through successful enrichment programmes, a reduction in the number of animals needed can be expected, because fewer animals might be lost during the course of experiments. (cabi.org)
  • Something like 100 million animals are killed in experiments every year in the United States, yet groups like the Humane Society of the United States and the Animal Welfare Institute continue to treat a handful of pet thefts as a keystone issue . (slate.com)
  • From the start, though, the use of dogs for violent laboratory experiments disturbed a bourgeois sensibility that associated them-or at least the purebreds-with family and the comforts of domestic life. (slate.com)
  • As animal technologists become more experienced they are often involved in helping research scientists with their experiments. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • The NVS has responsibility to provide advice on the health, welfare and treatment of animals housed at King's, pre- post- and during experiments. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Stress produces physiological changes that may interfere with the results of laboratory experiments, and voluntary cooperation through learning may minimize the anxiety experienced by laboratory animals. (bvsalud.org)
  • 2007). Experiments on wild animals using saliva for the determination of circulating hormone concentrations have been developed with increasing frequency in the past years, as this method is non-invasive and reduces interference from stressful situations (Cross & Rogers, 2004). (bvsalud.org)
  • Other issues discussed are animal welfare, ethics of laboratory animal experiments, and ethology of domestic animals. (lu.se)
  • Animal experiments are used for scientific purposes, mostly within research in medicine and science. (lu.se)
  • As far as possible, animal experiments are not used. (lu.se)
  • However, there are research studies in which animal experiments provide us with knowledge that we are not yet able to acquire in any other way. (lu.se)
  • Animal experiments are strictly regulated under Swedish legislation as well as EU legislation on the protection of animals. (lu.se)
  • Animal experiments are only permitted where no alternative methods are available. (lu.se)
  • In order to conduct animal experiments in Sweden, researchers must first apply for permission to an animal experiment ethical review board, which will run an ethical review of the proposed research study. (lu.se)
  • those kept for food production, working and companion animals, but also laboratory and wild animals. (frontiersin.org)
  • Guidance was expanded from only companion animals to include other animal groups, including animals in zoos, rehabilitation facilities, sanctuaries and aquariums, and free-ranging wildlife. (cdc.gov)
  • Academicians, researchers and (post) graduate students who utilize animals in biomedical research. (elsevier.com)
  • 2021. A real-time health notification system aimed at enhancing the interaction between animal care staff and researchers promotes animal welfare. (awionline.org)
  • This conviction does not reduce the responsibility of researchers to reflect on how to reduce, as far as possible, both the number of animal tests they conduct as well as the suffering and discomfort that laboratory animals undergo. (ugent.be)
  • A three-round consensus process, using modified Delphi methodology, with researchers who use small animal models of acute lung injury and laboratory animal veterinarians who provide care for these animals. (nih.gov)
  • A web-based survey of participants representing the two stakeholder groups (researchers, laboratory animal veterinarians). (nih.gov)
  • In order to elucidate the functioning of the brain and develop drugs against Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and depression, researchers must study the brains of laboratory animals . (mpg.de)
  • Course on Laboratory Animal Science for (future) researchers ('art. (uu.nl)
  • At King's, we are committed to providing a healthy, safe and supportive environment for our staff, our researchers and our animals. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Establish relations with local partners that may detect SARS-CoV-2 infection in animals, including veterinarians, researchers, diagnosticians, and animal caretakers. (cdc.gov)
  • Of the twelve remaining members, one half are researchers, animal experiment technicians or animal experiment staff. (lu.se)
  • As an institution, Ghent University seeks to proactively accompany, support and engage with its research community to be progressive in the field of ethics and welfare regarding laboratory animals. (ugent.be)
  • We facilitate the well-being of animals using sound science and ethics to investigate and promote the best animal care and management practices. (purdue.edu)
  • British professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics Andrew Knight called it "disturbing news" . (smh.com.au)
  • For this technology, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture awarded them the 2021 Animal Welfare Research Prize. (mpg.de)
  • Developments in Laboratory Animal Science, Technology, Welfare and Medicine is a new venture that aims at providing a comprehensive suite of reference books on developing areas in Laboratory Animal Science, Technology, Welfare and Medicine. (elsevier.com)
  • In addition to basic research, methods and technologies, books will be published in the series: Developments in Laboratory Animal Science, Technology, Welfare and Medicine also cover business and regulatory matters that impact the development and application of model organisms for preclinical research. (elsevier.com)
  • Laboratory Animal Science Professional 9(4) (July/August), 48. (awionline.org)
  • Laboratory Animal Science Professional 8(5) (September/October), 60-62. (awionline.org)
  • He attended Washington State University where he received his B.S. and M.S. in 1977 and 1979 in Animal Science with a minor in Neuroscience. (ttu.edu)
  • He then traveled to the University of Illinois, in the heart of pig country where he received his PhD in 1981 in Animal Science with a minor in Neural and Behavioral Biology. (ttu.edu)
  • You can find the transparency agreement here on the website of the Belgian Council for Laboratory Animal Science (BCLAS) . (ugent.be)
  • Applied Animal Behaviour Science 236, 105226. (awionline.org)
  • We published our collaborative agenda for future humanities and social scientific research on laboratory animal science and welfare in PLOS ONE in July 2016. (animalresearchnexus.org)
  • The LASSH network organised a workshop to facilitate cross-disciplinary exchange and develop a collaborative agenda for future research on laboratory animal science and welfare. (animalresearchnexus.org)
  • hosted by] Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS), Vancouver, 31. (who.int)
  • Adherence to the Guidelines and Codes of Practice will not only encourage efficiency in the care giving staff, but will also improve the welfare of the animals and thus raise the quality of science based on them. (wustl.edu)
  • Log out of Animal Science Database and My CABI. (cabi.org)
  • Animal Science is now available on our new platform, CABI Digital Library. (cabi.org)
  • Take a look at Animal Science on CABI Digital Library. (cabi.org)
  • Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) "is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. (asp.org)
  • The department's course on Laboratory Animal Science has earned international recognition. (uu.nl)
  • HSI animal science and policy experts covered animal welfare science and its importance, as well as the tools and assistance they can provide to support companies and producers as they transition. (hsi.org)
  • The mission of the AALAS Grants for Laboratory Animal Science (GLAS) Program is to enhance scientific knowledge in laboratory animal health and welfare through research, and to further promote collaborative efforts by the AALAS membership within the broader scientific community. (aalas.org)
  • The GLAS Program provides competitive short-term research grants in the laboratory animal science field. (aalas.org)
  • The use of animals in science is a small but important part of King's College London's research into human disease and biomedical sciences. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Evolutionary science holds that humans are animals that have changed and adapted over hundreds of thousands of years to take on their current form. (encyclopedia.com)
  • The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) oversees the care and use of research animals in any public or private organization, business, or agency (including components of Federal, state, and local governments). (wikipedia.org)
  • PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Policy) requires institutions to establish and maintain proper measures to ensure the appropriate care and use of live vertebrate animals involved in biomedical and behavioral research testing or training activities conducted or supported by the PHS. (wikipedia.org)
  • The PHS Policy endorses the "U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training" developed by the Interagency Research Animal Committee (IRAC). (wikipedia.org)
  • OLAW provides guidance and interpretation of the PHS Policy, supports educational programs, and monitors compliance with the Policy by Assured institutions and PHS funding components to ensure the humane care and use of animals in PHS-supported research, testing, and training, thereby contributing to the quality of PHS-supported activities. (wikipedia.org)
  • Volumes include original research about basic and applied laboratory investigations, as well as informed and thoughtful opinions relevant to the humane care and use of laboratory animals. (elsevier.com)
  • To earn this credit, an institution must be engaged in animal research and/or research that could potentially include animal subjects. (aashe.org)
  • Regardless of the microbiological status of an animal facility, research animals may experience health problems, leading to pain, suffering and distress. (awionline.org)
  • Biotelemetry can contribute towards reducing animal numbers and suffering in disciplines including physiology, pharmacology and behavioural research. (awionline.org)
  • Relocating laboratory animal research from one animal facility room to another in advance of major renovations can be a daunting task for scientists and animal care personnel alike. (awionline.org)
  • Current research projects involve pigs, dogs, and cats in studies related to pheromones for behavioral therapy to improve animal performance, health and welfare. (ttu.edu)
  • Ghent University believes in the added value of using animals for research at the present time, as a means of furthering knowledge to benefit humans and animals. (ugent.be)
  • Ghent University has an open attitude to the debate on the scientific usefulness and ethical acceptability of animal research and testing within the context of contemporary society. (ugent.be)
  • The domain of life sciences is a cornerstone of research at Ghent University, and animal research and testing offers significant added value here, along with other approaches. (ugent.be)
  • It is often impossible to find alternatives, at least for the time being, and this research benefits both humans and animals. (ugent.be)
  • In 2019, Ghent University signed the transparency agreement regarding research in Belgium using laboratory animals. (ugent.be)
  • In this way, our university commits to communicating clearly and openly about animal research and testing, alternatives to animal use, and the relevant legislation. (ugent.be)
  • This is in the interests of the research community, as well as of the animals and of society. (ugent.be)
  • Belgium was the third country in Europe, after the UK, Spain and Portugal, to draw up a transparency agreement, in collaboration with the European Animal Research Association (EARA) . (ugent.be)
  • Topics include 3Rs in machine learning and literature searching, animal models in COVID research, microphysiological systems, and assessing animal welfare among other topics. (usda.gov)
  • This database, created in 2000, is updated every three months with newly published scientific articles, books, and other publications related to improving or safeguarding the welfare of animals used in research. (awionline.org)
  • This paper and approach was featured in the Times Higher Education article " These are the questions we should be asking about animal research " on 21 July 2016. (animalresearchnexus.org)
  • This publication and approach has informed many of the questions and approaches which we are now taking forward in the Animal Research Nexus Wellcome Collaborative Award. (animalresearchnexus.org)
  • The LASSH network is no longer running as we focus on the current Animal Research Nexus Project. (animalresearchnexus.org)
  • 16 Research Animals Department, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Southwater, United Kingdom. (nih.gov)
  • The limited research that does exist has concentrated on the associations between animal abuse and either child physical abuse or sexual abuse. (vachss.com)
  • ANIMSCI 3420 Laboratory format demonstrating the applications of animal research. (ohio4h.org)
  • Animal research is as carefully regulated as human research, but for different reasons. (hhs.gov)
  • But most animal research is conducted primarily for the benefit of humans, not animals. (hhs.gov)
  • The special needs of animals have evolved over timeinto policies for the appropriate care and use of all animals involved in research, research training, and biological testing activities. (hhs.gov)
  • If you expect to use or study living animals in your research, regardless of the level of invasiveness, familiarize yourself with your responsibilities and check with someone in a position of authority before making any plans or undertaking any work. (hhs.gov)
  • These guidelines build upon the ASP's 2001 Policy Statement "Principles for the Ethical Treatment of Non-Human Primates" which states that ASP members "should make use of information on a species' natural history to improve management and enrich environments, because physical and psychological well-being are essential not only to the health of the animal but also to the validity of the research results. (asp.org)
  • Nie also says the three main Chinese philosophical traditions - Buddhism, Confucianism and Daoism - place ethical limits, to varying degrees, on the kind of research that can be done with animals. (smh.com.au)
  • Should it ever succeed, the law would ban the sale of any dogs and cats for research by "Class B" dealers-those who collect or buy their animals rather than breeding them themselves. (slate.com)
  • By the first decade of the 20th century, the plight of research dogs had become the principal cause for animal activists, who singled them out on account of their vulnerable nature-and the ease with which they could be used to elicit public support. (slate.com)
  • Biological Services provides facilities, services and advice for all research scientists within King's who need to carry out research using animals. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Alternatives to research involving animals are always used where possible. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • At King's College London, we are committed to being open about the animals we use for our research. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • The neurobehavioral testing and research programs of NIOSH, established under the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, were reviewed. (cdc.gov)
  • NIOSH sponsored neurobehavioral research included animal and human testing in the laboratory and on site observations of workers. (cdc.gov)
  • In order to improve the welfare of captive wild animals used in research, it is necessary to apply methods that minimize the stress to which the animals are constantly subjected. (bvsalud.org)
  • The research is to be conducted according to a protocol which has been reviewed and approved by the regional animal experiment ethical review board in Malmö/Lund. (lu.se)
  • Codes of Practice 1-3 give more detailed information as to how the guidelines can be applied to non-human primates in laboratories, breeding or holding units. (wustl.edu)
  • IPS Code of Practice: 1 HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT AIM The aim of this code of practice is to specify in detail the requirements for housing and careand the criteria for ensuring that the welfare and behavioural needs of non-human primates. (wustl.edu)
  • Common primates used in the laboratory have a vertical flight response when alarmed by a terrestrial predator. (wustl.edu)
  • In most laboratories primates are kept indoors within a restricted range of temperature and humidity. (wustl.edu)
  • The implementation of a social housing program for facilities with nonhuman primates, including laboratories, zoos, and sanctuaries, requires special attention to ensure the successful formation and maintenance of social groups. (asp.org)
  • There is considerable scientific literature on the topic of social housing in laboratory primates, and best practices will continue to evolve over time. (asp.org)
  • The ASP endorses social housing as the foundation of welfare for captive nonhuman primates who are members of species that live socially in the wild. (asp.org)
  • The position that social housing should be the default housing for nonhuman primates is based upon the scientific literature, which establishes that socially-housed primates demonstrate wellbeing that is superior to that of their singly-housed counterparts, and that introduction of singly housed primates into a compatible social setting improves their welfare by a variety of behavioral and physiological measures. (asp.org)
  • Some scientists believe that humans and other primates shared a common ancestor millions of years ago and that at some point human animals split off to form their own evolutionary path. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Most nonhuman primates basically had a vegetarian diet, but human primates began capturing small animals and scavenging for meat from carcasses left behind by predators such as lions. (encyclopedia.com)
  • In addition, the Lisbon Treaty of 2009 included an explicit recognition that animals are sentient beings and that the EU and its Member States bear an ethical responsibility to prevent maltreatment, pain and suffering. (europa.eu)
  • These are embedded in a rigorous ethical framework, and this is particularly important when it comes to the use of laboratory animals. (ugent.be)
  • In many jurisdictions, ethical concerns require surrogate humane endpoints to replace death in small animal models of acute lung injury. (nih.gov)
  • Animal welfare is a corporate social responsibility issue for companies in Viet Nam resulting in a major shift in the country's food industry towards more ethical sourcing of animal products. (hsi.org)
  • How did a broad struggle for the ethical treatment of lab animals turn into a border skirmish over missing pets? (slate.com)
  • The ELH has overall responsibility for ensuring that Biological Services users at King's comply with the Animal Scientific Procedures Act, that the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Bodies are run appropriately and that animals have appropriate care and accommodation. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • People answer these questions differently depending on their cultural practices, religious and ethical beliefs, and everyday experiences with animals. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Good animal welfare practices not only reduce unnecessary suffering but also help to make animals healthier. (europa.eu)
  • The corporate roundtable highlighted the need for improving farm animal welfare policy and practices and how the collaboration between stakeholders throughout the supply chain can help with implementation of corporate animal welfare policy. (hsi.org)
  • That's not an unreasonable goal-as the HBO special showed, the Class B dealers are almost certainly engaging in some shady practices -but it hardly seems worth the sustained efforts of the nation's top animal welfare advocates. (slate.com)
  • STLT public health veterinarians, animal health officials, attending veterinarians, and other relevant partners should discuss management of a test-positive animal, including best practices for animals requiring in-patient care and daily monitoring of isolated animals. (cdc.gov)
  • Common to the emergence of all these diseases are changes in animal production practices, climate patterns and demographics and globalization of the food industry. (who.int)
  • Zoos use ambassador animals in educational programs featuring close contact with humans. (awionline.org)
  • On February 7, 2023, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Equatorial Guinea reported a cluster of deaths suspected to be caused by a viral hemorrhagic fever. (cdc.gov)
  • On March 13, 2023, two additional samples collected from people in Kié-Ntem province tested positive for Marburg virus by RT-PCR performed at a CDC-supported field laboratory at the Regional Hospital of Ebibeyin. (cdc.gov)
  • As of April 5, 2023, 14 laboratory-confirmed MVD cases have been identified from five districts across four provinces in Equatorial Guinea. (cdc.gov)
  • The Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals ( Policy ) requires Assured institutions to submit a written report to OLAW at least once every 12 months. (nih.gov)
  • The safety of the food chain is directly connected to the welfare of animals, particularly those farmed for food production, due to the close links between animal welfare, animal health and food-borne diseases. (europa.eu)
  • EFSA's Panel on Animal Health and Welfare assesses factors such as housing and management, transport and slaughter of farmed animals such as pigs, sheep, poultry, cattle and fish. (europa.eu)
  • includes two topics not addressed in previous CDC guidelines --- infection-control concerns related to animals in health-care facilities and water quality in hemodialysis settings. (cdc.gov)
  • health and infectious disease of domestic animals . (ohio4h.org)
  • Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies to the use of live, vertebrate animals in any activity supported or conducted by the PHS. (asp.org)
  • Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) of the National Institutes of Health implements, interprets, and evaluates compliance of the PHS Policy, negotiates Animal Welfare assurances, and educates those receiving PHS support. (asp.org)
  • Murray Hazlett - Animal Health Laboratory/University of Guelph. (thepigsite.com)
  • Four recently weaned pigs that were coughing were sent to the Animal Health Laboratory at the University of Guelph to determine the cause of the cough. (thepigsite.com)
  • More than 65 animal technologists work within these units to support approximately 90 project licence holders and 900 personal licence holders at the University and the associated King's Health Partners. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Laboratory studies using human subjects were directed toward determining neurobehavioral function during carefully monitored inhalation exposures to chemicals at concentrations below the permissible exposure levels established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (cdc.gov)
  • This toolkit is for health officials managing cases of zoonotic SARS-CoV-2 infections within their jurisdiction, including state public health veterinarians, state animal health officials, zoonotic disease epidemiologists, and wildlife health specialists. (cdc.gov)
  • Public health officials, animal health officials, veterinarians, and wildlife health specialists should collaborate using a One Health approach when deciding to test an animal or conduct epidemiologic investigations for animals with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Early coordination with federal animal and public health partners is encouraged. (cdc.gov)
  • Establish bi-directional information flows between STLT public health and animal health officials, local partners, and federal One Health partners including CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). (cdc.gov)
  • Use a One Health approach that includes STLT and federal public health and animal health officials, as well as jurisdictional wildlife health specialists where free-living wildlife are concerned, when deciding to test an animal for SARS-CoV-2. (cdc.gov)
  • On March 3, 1995, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare received a report from the North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) of trichinellosis in a man residing in Idaho County, Idaho (1994 population: 14,938). (cdc.gov)
  • One Health approach" means an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems. (who.int)
  • Stress factors and poor welfare can lead to increased susceptibility to transmissible Capable of being passed between individuals in the same species, as well as between different species (e.g. from animals to humans). (europa.eu)
  • Named Information Officer (NIO) - responsible for ensuring that staff dealing with animals have access to information they may need relating to the species and procedures that they use. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • The most common species are mice (~79% of our animals) and zebrafish (~19% of our animals). (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Trichinella species are found in virtually all warm-blooded animals. (cdc.gov)
  • Countless species of animals are sources of viral, bacterial and parasitic diseases transmitted to humans. (who.int)
  • Institution has a written policy explicitly prohibiting laboratory animals in its care from being subjected to severe and unrelieved pain and distress. (aashe.org)
  • The lectures usually follow the content in the book but are also supplemented by topics such as animals' cognition and personalities. (lu.se)
  • Refining housing, husbandry and care for animals used in studies involving biotelemetry. (awionline.org)
  • cover in-depth subjects related to biology of agricultural animals , including poultry. (ohio4h.org)
  • Participants discussed the importance of obtaining animal welfare expertise to help educate and align acrosss teams, the value of direct engagement with suppliers and how government can support the transition from cages and crates to more humane, higher-welfare housing systems and other topics. (hsi.org)
  • The LASSH (Laboratory Animals in the Social Sciences and Humanities) network was established in 2014, with support from the Wellcome Trust and the University of Exeter. (animalresearchnexus.org)
  • This Notice is to remind awardee institutions that annual reports for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 are due to the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) by January 31, 2018. (nih.gov)
  • If you are a researcher who works with animal models or involved in IACUCs (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees), you'll want to stay on top of news, training opportunities, and resources from the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW). (boisestate.edu)
  • This report summarizes the epidemiologic and laboratory investigations of this index case and the related outbreak by NCDHD, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • 2022. The promise of behavioral tracking systems for advancing primate animal welfare. (awionline.org)
  • Biologists classify the human animal as a member of the order Primate, along with chimpanzees and gorillas. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Efficacy for these products will likely be demonstrated in nonhuman primate models of filoviral disease to satisfy licensure requirements under the Animal Rule, or to supplement human data. (mdpi.com)
  • This article describes the authors' experience with the housing, social housing, husbandry, handling, and environmental enrichment of chinchillas in laboratories. (awionline.org)
  • Hang Le, Southeast Asia manager for HSI's farm animal welfare program, stated, "We are pleased with the positive feedback we received from this event and look forward to continuing to foster open dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders in the country to improve the welfare of animals on farms. (hsi.org)
  • Although the results of this study suggest a mutually beneficial relationship between improving animal welfare and achieving SDGs, this should be confirmed on a wider group of people, for example people from less developed countries and other stakeholders. (frontiersin.org)
  • Report test-positive animals to federal partners, including CDC and USDA. (cdc.gov)
  • With many animal welfare organizations beginning to collaborate with human welfare programs to address violence (its origins, prevention, and reduction), data are needed to document the coexistence of interpersonal aggression and the maltreatment of animals, especially pets which enter into significant relationships with their human caretakers. (vachss.com)
  • Samples of cougar jerky examined at the Sacred Heart Medical Center Department of Laboratory Medicine in Spokane, Washington, on February 22 contained Trichinella larvae. (cdc.gov)
  • Information to be reported consists of any change in the institution's program of animal care and use, any change in the Institutional Official or the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) membership, the dates that the IACUC conducted its semiannual evaluations of the program and facilities, and any minority view by an IACUC member. (nih.gov)
  • We noted that NIH policy requires grant recipients to comply with the federal Animal Welfare Act and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals , which the Cleveland Clinic has evidently ignored. (peta.org)
  • He was appointed Director of Animal Care Services and Institutional Official for Animal Care and Use in January, 2007. (ttu.edu)
  • In 2007, he was named Institutional Official for the TTU campus Animal Care Program. (ttu.edu)
  • In this role the Animal Care and Use Committee, veterinarians and animal care staff report to him. (ttu.edu)
  • He was a member of the AAALAC International community for 30 years and was a former representative for animal care in ASAS and FASS. (ttu.edu)
  • You can report animals experiencing physical harm under the care of an individual, pet shop, kennel or animal shelter to the North Carolina Attorney General's Animal Welfare Hotline by filling out the Animal Welfare Complaint form. (ncdoj.gov)
  • The university monitors practice to ensure that the relevant legislation is strictly adhered to, and encourages staff and students to follow a culture of care with regard to the use of laboratory animals. (ugent.be)
  • Partners (e.g., husbands, boyfriends) of shelter women were less likely to help care for animals than partners of community sample women. (vachss.com)
  • Although 92.1% of the children said they helped take care of pets, l 3.2% admitted to hurting pets and 7.9% reported hurting or killing other animals. (vachss.com)
  • The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (2011) takes the position that social housing should be considered the default. (asp.org)
  • and advancements in animal care and use. (aalas.org)
  • AALAS is an association of professionals that advances responsible laboratory animal care and use to benefit people and animals. (aalas.org)
  • Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer (NACWO) - responsible for over-seeing the day-to-day husbandry, care and welfare of animals held within the establishment. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Dr. Ha Thuy Hanh, deputy director of the National Agriculture Extension Center, said in the opening speech: "Farm animal welfare is one of the core programs that the Vietnam government has prioritized, as it is growing around the globe. (hsi.org)
  • PETA has just obtained damning federal documents revealing that while the Cleveland Clinic publicly denied the employee negligence and animal misery documented in our six-month undercover investigation into the institute, it privately admitted to multiple , similar violations of federal animal welfare guidelines. (peta.org)
  • The revision of European housing guidelines for laboratory animals: expectations from the point of view of animal welfare. (cabi.org)
  • The housing guidelines for laboratory animals laid down in Appendix A of the European Convention for the protection of laboratory animals ETS 123 have been taken over in an Annex of Council Directive 86/609/EEC . (cabi.org)
  • Monkeys don't belong in laboratory cages. (peta.org)
  • EFSA recommends avoiding the permanent use of boxes, cages and crates to improve the welfare of cats and dogs in commercial breeding establishments. (europa.eu)
  • To improve the welfare of farmed broiler chickens and laying hens, EFSA's scientists recommend avoiding the practice of mutilation, feed restriction and the use of cages in two new scientific opinions . (europa.eu)
  • Recent experience has shown that such over-cleaning is not necessary and that the animals benefit when cages are custom built to extend from floor to ceiling thus taking maximum advantage of the space available in the room. (wustl.edu)
  • Krüger, A (2007): Analysing Movement and Behavioural Patterns of Laboratory Mice in a Semi Natural Environment Based on Data collected via RFID-Technology. (fu-berlin.de)
  • When kept under standard laboratory housing conditions, gerbils develop two distinctive behavioural abnormalities: stereotypic digging and bar chewing. (cabi.org)
  • Positive reinforcement conditioning is performed by providing rewards to the animal when it presents the desired behavioural response. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) welcomed a decision last week by the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ban wildlife-killing M-44 devices, commonly known. (awionline.org)
  • The importance of zoonotic diseases has increased at global and regional levels in recent years in connection with human population growth, intensive human and wildlife migration, urbanization, increased international travel and trade of animals and products of animal origin, and intensification of animal production. (who.int)
  • EFSA provides recommendations to improve the welfare of farmed pigs in the first assessment delivered in the context of Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy. (europa.eu)
  • In one of the study from our laboratory, we have shown that a DNA vaccine expressing α-crystallin provides considerable protection to guinea pigs against M. tuberculosis infection 12 . (nature.com)
  • In addition, a previous study from our laboratory based on BCG priming followed by boosting with the DNA vaccine expressing α-crystallin imparted markedly better protection against M. tuberculosis in comparison to BCG in both guinea pigs and mice 13 . (nature.com)
  • The proceedings includes articles on animal welfare , animal testing alternatives, carcinogenicity testing, metabolism-mediated effects, genomics, proteonomics and gene regulation, embryonic stem cells, use of reconstituted tissues and co-cultures, barrier systems in vitro , biocompatibility of. (cabi.org)
  • In this type of training, a clicker or another sonorous device is activated whenever the animal correctly performs the desired behaviour, acting as a bridge between that moment and the delivery of the reward (Cipreste & Costa, 2002). (bvsalud.org)
  • The course starts with an overview of animal behaviour from a proximate, classical ethological perspective, including e.g. a. development, neurology and hormonal control. (lu.se)
  • Raising awareness among decision- makers and policy-makers on the burden of zoonoses in humans and animals will assist in securing political commitment and financial support for zoonosis control programmes. (who.int)
  • humans and animals . (ohio4h.org)
  • At the heart of the animal rights debate is the issue of how humans and animals should interact with each other. (encyclopedia.com)
  • The habitats and food supplies for both humans and animals began to change. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Effective intersectoral collaboration must be underpinned by the development, in each country, of a common multisectoral national plan for prevention of zoonosis in humans and animals. (who.int)
  • scientific developments that have led to our current understanding of animal welfare and its assessment. (ohio4h.org)
  • These samples will be comprehensively evaluated in a laboratory by WHO as part of the risk- benefit assessment process. (who.int)
  • Confirmatory testing is available through USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) . (cdc.gov)
  • Our office will review your complaint to determine if the allegations involve animal cruelty. (ncdoj.gov)
  • If our office determines that it is animal cruelty, then we will refer the complaint to the appropriate authority. (ncdoj.gov)
  • The NC Department of Justice does not investigate or prosecute animal cruelty cases but depending on the details of the complaint, your local animal control office, local Sheriff, or the NC Department of Agriculture may have the authority to take action. (ncdoj.gov)
  • For immediate response, please contact your local animal control office. (ncdoj.gov)
  • You are also welcome to share your animal cruelty concerns directly with your city or county animal control or Sheriff's Office . (ncdoj.gov)
  • Laboratory and office supplies. (unifr.ch)
  • In order to perform this role, animal technologists first have to obtain a Home Office Personal Licence. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Every year, the Home Office publishes the number of animals that have been used for scientific procedures in the United Kingdom. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • These presentations are being hosted by the Animal Welfare Information Center, a service of The National Agricultural Library. (usda.gov)
  • Veal calves should be housed in small groups during their first weeks of life and the use of individual pens should be avoided to improve their welfare, according to a scientific opinion by EFSA. (europa.eu)
  • There was good consensus between participants, with the overall scores being positive, indicating that although animal welfare is not explicitly mentioned in the SDGs, working to achieving the SDGs is compatible with working to improve animal welfare. (frontiersin.org)
  • HO CHI MINH CITY, Viet Nam-Yesterday, Humane Society International and the National Agriculture Extension Center of Vietnam hosted "Animal welfare in food supply chains: from commitment to implementation. (hsi.org)
  • We aimed to establish expert-guided consensus among preclinical scientists and laboratory animal veterinarians on selection and reporting of surrogate endpoints, monitoring of these models, and the use of analgesia. (nih.gov)
  • Those dogs, stolen or not, represent just a few thousandths of 1 percent of all the animals used by American scientists. (slate.com)
  • Some scientists believe that humans were in awe of the wild and fierce animals that they hunted. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Scientists believe that mammoths and many other large animals were driven to extinction around 10,000 BC because of climate changes, over-hunting by humans, or both. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Domestic animals often seek and enjoy interacting with humans. (awionline.org)
  • Confirmatory testing through NVSL is required for all animals except domestic cats and dogs from STLT jurisdictions that have previously confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in cats and dogs. (cdc.gov)
  • This study represents the first attempt to assess animal maltreatment in samples of women seeking safety at shelters for women who are battered (101 women) and community samples of women who were not battered (60 women). (vachss.com)
  • The results of this study illustrate the landscape of terror in which many women, children, and their pets reside and should prompt renewed attention to the confluence of family violence and animal maltreatment. (vachss.com)
  • As I noted in the original proposal, increasing attention to the issue of animal maltreatment has led to examination of the contexts in which such maltreatment takes place. (vachss.com)
  • All animal work is performed in accordance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures Act 1986) (ASPA) and Amendment Regulations 2012 . (kcl.ac.uk)
  • The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act, reintroduced today in the US House of Representatives by Judiciary Committee Ranking Member. (awionline.org)