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Important References

The following links provide important information to assist in the development and management of projects involving the use of life, non-human vertebrate and higher-order invertebrate animals for teaching or research:

The Code:
The 7th edition of the Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
Guidelines to promote the wellbeing of animals used for scientific purposes: The assessment and alleviation of pain and distress in research animals: Released by the NHMRC in June 2008 to accompany the Code.
Guidelines for the Generation, Breeding, Care and Use of Genetically Modified and Cloned Animals for Scientitic Purposes: Produced by the Animal Welfare Committee of the NHMRC (2007).
Planning for Emergencies: a Guide for Animal Holding Establishments (2007)
Guidelines for the Housing of Rats in Scientific Institutions (2007)
Guidelines for the Housing of Guinea Pigs in Scientific Institutions (2006)
Guidelines for the Housing of Rabbits in Scientific Institutions (2003)
Refining Rabbit Care (2008)
Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: The Sheep (2006)
Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Land Transport of Poultry (2006)
Code of Practice for the Husbandry of Captive Emus (2007)
Australian Animal Welfare Strategy: Produced by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Canberra: 2005).
Bureau of Animal Welfare (Victoria):
ANZCCART:
The Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching.
CSIRO:
Model Codes of Conduct for a large number of procedures and animal species.
RSPCA:
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Euthanasia Guidelines: AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia (released June 2007).
Practical Guidelines for Aseptic Surgery in Rodents and the Management of Surgical Facilities in a Laboratory. ANZCCART Fact sheet 2005.
Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals: A web site by the US Animal Welfare Institute with extensive information on the keeping of animals.
Veterinary Education and Information Network: A web site with extensive links to animal welfare resources.

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