Research with Animals
University Animal Welfare Committee (UAWC)
The Animal Welfare Committee ensures the highest standard of humane animal care and use.
The UAWC provides:
- Compliance with all regulatory and ethical guidelines
- Oversight of animal welfare
- Oversight of research using animals
- Oversight of Occupational Health & Safety
- Oversight of disaster planning
- Resources and training
- A formal mechanism for reviewing all concerns
Office of Veterinary Resources (OVR)
The OVR provides:
- Quality animals
- Quality care
- Quality environmental and behavioral enrichment
- Training: Laboratory animal science, Veterinary technology and research
- Post-doctoral Veterinary training in Laboratory Animal Medicine
The animal care and use program is:
- AAALAC Accredited
- PHS Animal Welfare Assured
- USDA Registered
- New York State Department of Health Registered