Research Services

Research Ethics and Integrity

Animal Research Ethics

The use of higher-order invertebrates for scientific research and teaching:

The La Trobe University Animal Ethics Committee resolved to "require researchers at La Trobe University to notify the Animal Ethics Committee of proposed experimental use of higher order invertebrates in accordance with recommendations outlined in the Code." [Minute ref.46.6]

"Scope of the Code - ... Investigators should consider forwarding proposals to use higher order invertebrates to AECs." [7th Edition of the Code]

"Scope of the Code - ... The Australian Code of Practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes covers all live non-human vertebrates and higher order invertebrates. Investigators and teachers should take into account emerging knowledge and ethical values when proposing to use other species ... decisions as to their welfare should, where possible, be based on evidence of their neurobiological development." [7th Edition of the Code]