Links
- Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes - 7th Edition 2004
- The 3Rs - Replacement, Reduction and Refinement.
- ANZCCART - Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching
- NHMRC Publications catalogue - Ethics
- Tasmanian Animal Welfare Act 1993
Resources
Humane endpoints – useful website
This interactive website is now available for training in humane endpoints in animal experimentation. The site is produced by the makers of the Humane Endpoints Interactive CD and contains updated information. It is intended for people professionally involved in biomedical research and the laboratory animal field.
The website contains general information on animal experiments, assessing animal health status and the importance of use and types of humane endpoints. A new secured section is accessible on request from info@humane-endpoints.info and contains further information, photo and video material. The site also contains information on:
- normal behavior and physiology of mice and rats;
- pain and distress;
- clinical signs;
- assessment of pain and distress;
- pathology;
- interactive training modules;
- a forum;
- an extensive visual (photographs and videos) database.
We recommend all researchers and laboratory staff working with rats and mice view this site.
Please note: This site does not contain specific information on Australian and Tasmanian Law regarding the use and treatment of animals in research. Please see the Animal Welfare and Ethics page for this important information.
Animal Welfare Committee
For further information regarding the Committee email the Executive Officer or phone +61 3 6226 7283.
Animal Welfare and Emergencies
For further information in relation to animal welfare or emergencies relating to your animal research email the Animal Welfare Officer, or phone +61 3 6226 7491.