Researchers from Charles River Laboratories discuss findings in life sciences

Researchers detail in "Institutional and IACUC responsibilities for animal care and use education and training programs," new data in life sciences. "Training and instruction of personnel are important components of animal care and use programs because they help to ensure the health and welfare of the animals and the integrity of the research or testing results. Training also helps to promote the consideration of alternatives, recognition of animal pain and distress, appropriate use of pain-relieving agents, aseptic technique, pre-and post-procedural care, and personnel health and safety," researchers in the United States report.

"While individuals who provide the care...

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