Position Statements on the Use of Animals in Research

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

•         Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

         International Standards for Assessing Quality of Laboratory Rodents

         Improving the Scientific Basis for Regulation of Animal Care and Use

         Infrastructure Support for Animal-Based Research

         Inclusion of Mice and Rats Under USDA Regulatory Oversight

         Health Care for Genetically Altered Animals

         Recognition and Alleviation of Pain and Distress in Laboratory Animals

 American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM)

        Adequate Veterinary Care

        Animal Use in Research, Testing and Teaching

        Training and Education in the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (NIH)

        PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

        The Importance of Animals in Biomedical and Behavioral Research

        Health Research Extension Act of 1985; “Animals in Research”(Public Law 99-158)

Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW)

        Scientists Seek to Relieve Suffering through Research

       Regulating Laboratory-bred Mice, Rats and Birds