University Animal Welfare Committee (UAWC)

The Animal Welfare Committee ensures the highest standard of humane animal care and use.

The UAWC provides:

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