Informational Resources
Vertebrate Species
2007 AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia
IACUC Approved Euthanasia Methods by Species
IACUC Approved
Analgesics, Anesthetics & Sedatives by Species & Dose
Criteria for
Euthanasia in Moribund Animals
Signs of Pain & Distress in Lab Animals
Potential Signs Associated with Pain & Distress in Mice, Rats & Rabbits
Potential Signs Associated with Pain & Distress in Guinea Pigs, Hamsters & Gerbils
Signs of Pain & Distress in All Species Table
Birds
Guidelines for Wild Birds in Research
Mammals
Guidelines for the Capture, Handling, & Care of Mammals
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Cumulative Index for Mammalian Species - summarizes the current understanding of the biology of a single species, including systematics, distribution, fossil history, genetics, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and conservation. The accounts vary from 2-14 pages.
Amphibians & Reptiles
Guidelines for Use of Live Amphibians and Reptiles in Field Research
Fish
Guidelines for use of fishes in field research
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
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Tutorial on the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
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Sample Documents for Implementation of the PHS Policy
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