1. University of Windsor Animal User Training Program

2. Gwendolyn Jeun, D.V.M. Honours Bachelor of Science, Zoology (UWO)
Master of Science, Zoology (UWO)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Ontario Veterinary College, U of Guelph)
Aquavet, Woods Hole
Mystic Marinelife Aquarium, Connecticut

3. Legislation and Regulation
Canadian Council on Animal Care
OMAFRA - “Animals for Research Act”
University of Windsor Animal Care Committee
Ministry of Natural Resources etc. for fieldwork and wildlife

4. Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC)

5. Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC)
The Three Rs
Reduction
Refinement
Replacement

6. The Three R’s www.altweb.jhsph.edu Center for Alternatives to
Animal Testing at
Johns Hopkins University
-to foster development of scientifically
acceptable in vitro & other
R-R-R alternatives for animal testing

7. Replacement
are there appropriate alternatives?

8. Refinement achieve expertise limit pain prevent wasting of animals
expertise can reduce variability thus reducing numbers required

9. Reduction appropriate animal numbers - statistical requirements
controlling variability
literature researches

10. CCAC How does CCAC accomplish its goals? 3 Rs Guidelines Assessment
Education

11. CCAC Guidelines
“Guide to the Care and Use of Experimental Animals, Volumes 1 & 2”
Vol 1 - principles for good animal care and use
Vol 2 - husbandry of experimental animals on a species by species basis
Available through

12. Assessment
CCAC assessment panel carries out site visits to ensure guidelines are being followed
status of compliance, conditional compliance or non-compliance
if non-compliant, CCAC can inform granting agencies (e.g. NSERC)

13. Education via CCAC assessment panel
CCAC workshops for members of Animal Care Committee
National Institutional Animal User Training Program (NIAUT) - ensures all personnel are trained in basic principles of lab animal science and ethical issues

14. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)

15. Animals for Research Act
provincial legislation protecting all animals used in research and testing
applies to all vertebrates - fish, rodents, reptiles, birds, primates and livestock
OMAFRA responsible for administering and enforcing the law

16. Required by law Animal Care Committee at U of W
Research Proposals or Protocols

17. Objectives of the Act maintain a minimum standard of care
protect research animals from unnecessary pain
assure that dogs and cats used for research are obtained legally

18. Key elements of the Act minimum standards of housing and care
animal care committees
research proposals
veterinary inspectors
dog pounds and supply facilities
pet protection

19. Housing and Care cage size, construction, cleanliness
food, water and bedding
ventilation, temperature, humidity
transportation of animals
surgical facilities and procedures must meet established veterinary standards

20. Protocols
must be submitted well before animal use is to begin so ACC can review:
-suitable animal numbers
- appropriate species
- appropriate procedures
- unnecessary pain/discomfort
- scientific work

21. Veterinary Inspectors
unannounced visits
authority to enter any area where they believe animal research is taking place
inspect all aspects of animal use to ensure it meets the requirements of the Act
can revoke registration of research facility and lay court charges

22. U of W Animal Care Committee (ACC)
required by both CCAC and “Animals for Research Act”
ensures that all animal use meets guidelines
accomplished via:
research and teaching protocols
training and information sessions
veterinary inspections

23. ACC Members Vice President Research
representative from each user department
non-animal user from University
community lay person
veterinarian
student representative
others as needed

24. Animal Facilities Great Lakes Institute Biology Psychology
Human Kinetics (not active currently)

25. Wildlife and Fieldwork
all the same rules and regulations apply, PLUS
additional laws and permits
Migratory Birds Convention Act
Game Export Act
provincial Fish and Wildlife Acts
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)