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IACUC Regulations

At the heart of the federal requirements is the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in testing, research and training. This policy provides the basis of the operational guidelines for the Miami University IACUC.

In addition, the University’s policies on animal use adhere to the federal requirements of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.), the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals, and the National Research Council’s Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

The USDA and the National Institutes of Health’s Office for Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) administer the federal regulations. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service enforces the Animal Welfare Act primarily by inspecting animal care and use facilities. OLAW administers and coordinates the Public Health Service Policy primarily by requiring institutions to adhere to “assurance” documents. Miami University’s assurance identifies the University’s responsibilities and explains what the University does to meet the federal regulations for animal care and use. The IACUC ensures that the assurance is upheld.

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Animal Welfare Act and Regulations