Guidelines and Regulations

The JSU Animal Care Program is governed by numerous federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations to ensure the proper use of animals in research, teaching, and testing. 
 
Institutional Policies

       · Assurance
        · IACUC Policies and Procedures Manual 
        · Occupational Health & Safety
        · JSU Policy for Procuring Animals
        · IACUC Training

Federal

      · USDA Animal Welfare Act and implementing regulations 
       · Office for Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) 
       · Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
       · PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
       · 2000 AVMA Report on Euthanasia