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Animal Care Program

Millions of human and animal lives have been saved, improved and extended thanks to the results of humane scientific research that has relied upon animals at various stages. 

Why Animal Research?
Download the PDF pamphlet

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) provide a detailed description of commonly used procedures.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Best Practices

Animal Care Step-by-Step
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Forms
Peer Review for Merit
Annual PPD Testing & OHP

Why Animal Research?

Why Animal Research?
The Three Rs
Safeguard Process
Myths and Realities

Training

Training Program
Basic Level Theory Course
Advanced Level Theory Course
Wildlife in the Lab
Wildlife in the Field

Committees

Animal Care Committees
Terms of Reference
Policies and Guidelines
ALPHA Certificate

Darwin Software

Darwin is an online animal care management software that centralizes electronic submissions and approvals for researchers, committee members, animal facility staff, veterinarians and administrators.

Access the Darwin Software

Quality Assistance Program

Quality Assistance Program

McGill University regards the use of animals in research and teaching, to be an integral component of continued progress in medicine, science, education, environmental sciences and agriculture that results in enormous benefits for human and animal health. McGill University is committed to conducting the highest-quality research and to providing animals with the best care and in accordance to the guidelines of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC).

Concerns?
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