| Policy number |
5.01.2018.B
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|---|---|
| Policy category | Research |
| Responsible department |
Graduate Studies and Research Office
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| Approval authority | Board of Governors |
| Original approval date | |
| Next review date |
Nipissing University is committed to the ethical care and use of animals in science. At Nipissing University, animals are used only for research that has been verified as having high scientific merit, important relevance, and exemplary animal-use standards. In teaching, animals are used for the purpose of scientific and technical education. Nipissing University is committed to ensuring the highest possible standards in the care, well-being and quality of life for all of our animal subjects.
This policy applies to all university personnel and students who use animals in their research and teaching. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that university personnel and students using animals for research and teaching know and understand the expectations of Nipissing University.
In this policy, you will find:
• Scope
• Introduction
• Applicability
• Essential Ethical Principles of Animal Care and Use
• Animal Care and Use Committee
• Ethics Review for Animal Use
• Accountability and Transparency
• Procurement of Animals
• Maintenance of Animals
• Non-Compliance
• Published Procedures of this Policy