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Animal Care Program

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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.

View the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Animal Care Step-by-Step

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Forms

Peer Review for Merit

Annual PPD Testing & OHP

 

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Why Animal Research?
The Three Rs
Safeguard Process
Myths and Realities
Acronyms
Compassion in Animal Research
Suggested readings related to ethics
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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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Animal Care Committees
Terms of Reference
Policies and Guidelines
ALPHA Certificate

-- VERY IMPORTANT -- Darwin is discontinued and the new Animal Management System (AMS) is now online since May 3, 2022. It is for animal protocol and animal facility management.

New AMS Protocol and Facility Software
How-To instructions with screenshots
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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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