Ethics

Question 1

What are animal ethics?

Answer 1

rules of conduct in the treatment of animals

Question 2

What is the value of animal ethics?

Answer 2

• animals are better treated and uniform standards are applied
• not only good for the animal, but also good for science

Question 3

When did Canada establish rules?

Answer 3

1968

Question 4

What is the CCAC?

Answer 4

• Canadian council on animal care
• provides guidance and oversight for all animal research in Canada
• evaluates all facilities and committees at the U of C on a regular basis to ensure that standards are maintained

Question 5

What does an animal care committee consider?

Answer 5

• Are the procedures used appropriate to ensure that animals are well treated and discomfort is minimized?
• Can the number of animals be reduced?
• Can the procedures be refined?
• Can the use of animals be replaced with another method?

Question 6

What do Animal Care Technicians do?

Answer 6

• trained to care for and monitor the animals and are independent of the researcher

Question 7

What is the University Veterinarian’s role?

Answer 7

• provides ongoing care for the animals
• will contact researcher if animals are in poor condition
• is a member of the Animal Care Committee
• works to assist researchers in refining their procedures to improve animal care
• also will inform animal care committee of any concerns regarding researchers care of animals