4. The Research Program What are the specific aims & expected results? What methods will be used to accomplish aims?
5. The Research Program Why are animals needed? What procedures will be performed? How will the animals be housed & cared for?
6. The Research Program Is proposed research important & likely to produce significant results?
7. The Research Program If IACUC protocol approved & project funded, experiment can begin!
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18. Animal Welfare Act 28 Hour Law Pet Protection Act Animal Welfare Act AWA Amendment Improved Standards for Laboratory Animals Protection of Pets Farm Security & Rural Investment 1873 1966 1970 1976 1985 1990 2002 Set maximum length of time “farm animals” could be without food, water, & rest during transport. Intended to prevent cats & dogs from being stolen & sold to research labs. Set humane standards. Expanded animal coverage to include warm-blooded vertebrates used in research. Clarified animal transport & commerce. Addresses animal fighting for 1 st time. Addresses exercise of dogs & psychological well-being of NHP. Requires 5-day holding of dogs & cats in shelters before selling, etc. New recordkeeping requirements. Addresses bird fighting & ↑ $ for violations. Again, explicitly excludes birds, rats, & mice bred for research.