Week 1 homework/study Flashcards
what does IACUC mean
Institutional Animal care and use committee
What does ACLAM mean
American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
what does AALAS mean
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
what does FDCA mean
Federal food drug and cosmetic act
what does ILAR mean
the institute for Laboratory animal research
what does NIH mean
National institute of health
what does ASLAP mean
The american society of Laboratory animal practitioners
what does NABR mean
The national association for biomedical research
what does CMAR mean
Certified manager animal resources
what does FBR mean
The foundation for biomedical research
What is the ASLAP
A professional organization for Vets engaged or interested in the practice of Lab animal medicine
What is the CMAR
Certification program for managers of animal facilities
What is the FDCA
Passage of this law led to product safety testing
what is the ILAR
Develops guidelines and disseminates info on scientific technological and ethical use of animals
what is the ACLAM
Specialty board recognized by the AVMA
what is the NABR
nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating sound public policy that recognizes the vita role of animals used in biomedical research
what is the IACUC
Prior to use of animals a protocol must be approved by this committee
what is the NIH
Main public granting agency for biomedical research
what is the AALAS
Nonprofit organization that serves as the principal means of communication between individuals and organizations within the field of lab animal medicine
what is the FBR
Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting public understanding and support for use of animals in research through educational materials
what is REP
replacement of animals by cell or tissue culture or by mathematical models when possible
what is REF
Refinement of procedures to minimize stress or pain to animals when possible
what is RED
Reduction to the minimum number of animals that will serve a use ful purpose yield statistically sound data and produce scientific benefit
give an example of REP
Use of cell culture in oncology study
give an example of REF
Giving non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in food for pain relief
give and example of RED
Employ better statistical methods
Give another example of REP
Use computer models rather than rats
Give another example of REF
House primates in pairs or groups
give another example of RED
use staircase design for study
