Title Scientific and humane issues in the use of random source dogs and cats in research / Committee on Scientific and Humane Issues in the Use of Random Source Dogs and Cats in Research, Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies

Published Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 103 pages) : illustrations (some color), map Series Online access: NCBI NCBI Bookshelf Contents Introduction -- Use of dogs and cats in research: public perception and evolution of laws and guidelines -- Use of random source dogs and cats for research -- Class b dealers and animals -- Conclusions and recommendations Summary "Scientific and Humane Issues in the Use of Random-Source Dogs and Cats in Research examines the value of random-source animals in biomedical research and the role of Class B dealers who acquire and resell live dogs and cats to research institutions. Findings include that, while some random-source dogs and cats may be necessary and desirable for National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research, there is no clear need to obtain those animals from Class B dealers. Several options for random-source animal acquisition already exist and additional options are recommended, which would further ensure the welfare of these animals and foster a positive public image for NIH. While the scientific community has recognized and responded to concerns for humane treatment of animals in research, government oversight has thus far been unable to fully enforce the Animal Welfare Act in regard to Class B dealers of live animals. Although the animals acquired by Class B dealers are destined for research--and NIH research in particular--the standard of care while in the possession of some Class B dealers requires an inordinate amount of government enforcement and is not commensurate with the policies of most NIH-funded research laboratories. This dichotomy of standards reflects poorly on public perceptions of NIH and jeopardizes animal welfare. This book will be crucial for NIH and other groups using random-source animals in research, including veterinary schools and research facilities. Animal welfare advocates, policy makers, and concerned pet owners will also find this a vital and informative work for reconciling the needs of research with the welfare of animals."--Publisher's description Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes English Print version record Subject Dogs as laboratory animals. Cats as laboratory animals. Animal welfare. Animal experimentation. Laboratory animals. Animals, Laboratory Animal Experimentation -- ethics Animal Experimentation Animal Use Alternatives TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- Animal Husbandry. Laboratory animals Animal experimentation Animal welfare Cats as laboratory animals Dogs as laboratory animals Ethik Versuchstiere Form Electronic book Author Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (U.S.). Committee on Scientific and Humane Issues in the Use of Random Source Dogs and Cats in Research. ISBN 9780309138086 0309138086 9786612454967 6612454962 0309148642 9780309148641

Other Titles Use of random source dogs and cats in research

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