Wabash College is committed to the proper and humane treatment of all animal research subjects. All members of the College — faculty, staff, and students alike — are expected to show respect and regard for any living creature subjected to investigative procedure.
Unnecessary pain to any creature is to be avoided. Awareness and discussion of these issues are part of the professional development and responsibility of faculty and the education of students.
The Animal Welfare Committee oversees the institution’s animal program, facilities, and procedures.
Helpful Resources
- The Guide for the Care and Use of Animals, 8th Ed
The Guide is an internationally accepted primary reference on animal care and use, and its use is required in the United States by the Public Health Service Policy.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/Guide-for-the-Care-and-Use-of-Laboratory-Animals.pdf - NIH Office of Animal Care and Use Guidelines.
http://oacu.od.nih.gov/ARAC/index.htm - PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
It is the Policy of the Public Health Service (PHS) to require institutions to establish and maintain proper measures to ensure the appropriate care and use of all animals involved in research, research training, and biological testing activities conducted or supported by the PHS.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/phspol.htm - U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK54048/ - Animal Welfare Act.
The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) was signed into law on August 24, 1966. It is the only federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals in research, teaching, testing, exhibition, transport, and by dealers. The Act is enforced by USDA, APHIS, Animal Care.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/legislat/awa.htm