Updated: Sun, 10/06/2024 - 10:30

From Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7, the Downtown and Macdonald Campuses will be open only to McGill students, employees and essential visitors. Many classes will be held online. Remote work required where possible. See Campus Public Safety website for details.

Du samedi 5 octobre au lundi 7 octobre, le campus du centre-ville et le campus Macdonald ne seront accessibles qu’aux étudiants et aux membres du personnel de l’Université McGill, ainsi qu’aux visiteurs essentiels. De nombreux cours auront lieu en ligne. Le personnel devra travailler à distance, si possible. Voir le site Web de la Direction de la protection et de la prévention pour plus de détails.

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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 in animal research.

Click here to view the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Why Animal Research?

Acronyms
The Three Rs
Safeguard Process
Myths and Realities
Compassion in Animal Research
Suggested readings related to ethics
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Best Practices

Animal Care Process Step-by-Step
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Policies and Guidelines
Annual PPD Testing & OHP
Forms
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Training

Training Program
Basic Level Theory Course
Advanced Level Theory Course
Wildlife in the Lab
Wildlife in the Field
Continuing Education Presentations and Material
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Committees

Animal Care Committees
Terms of Reference
Policies and Guidelines
ALPHA Certificate
Peer Review for Merit
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Animal Management System (AMS)

Since May 3, 2022, the AMS has replaced Darwin as the software for animal protocol and animal facility management.

New AMS Protocol and Facility Software
How-to instructions (with screenshots)
Phase 2 - Shared Housing and other changes to AMS
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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).

Click here if you have any concerns to report
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