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(1) The (2) In accordance with the Animal Research Act 1985 No 123 (the Act) and Animal Research Regulation 2010 (NSW) (the Regulation), the (3) This policy should be read in conjunction with the (4) This policy covers the breeding, holding and use of all animals at the (5) This policy and the associated documents are designed to ensure that animal (6) The (7) Any live non-human vertebrate (that is, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals encompassing domestic animals, purpose-bred animals, livestock, wildlife) and cephalopods. (8) Any person who uses animals for scientific purposes. Includes Researchers, teachers, (9) The University of Newcastle: (10) The ACEC Terms of Reference are outlined in the ACEC Constitution. (11) In accordance with the governing principles of the Code, the ACEC will approve only those projects for which animals are essential, justified, and which conform to the requirements of the Code. (12) During consideration of an application at an ACEC meeting, the ACEC will consider: (13) The ACEC may seek additional advice to achieve the above considerations, as outlined in the Animal Care and Ethics Committee Procedure. (14) In accordance with the Code and the Animal Care and Ethics Committee Procedure, the content of ACEC applications and deliberations remain confidential unless required to be shared under a collaborative agreement. (15) The ACEC may identify other issues that, while outside their area of responsibility, should be considered by the (16) All investigators at the (17) Submissions for approval from the ACEC must undergo peer review in accordance with Research Peer Review Guideline for Ethics Applications prior to submission for approval to the ACEC. (18) The website “Obtaining approval for animal research” provides resources to assist with the submission process. (20) Chief Investigators are ultimately responsible for the conduct of their animal (21) At the (22) To ensure the highest level of care for animals, the (23) The minimum level of competency for investigators at the (24) Chief Investigators must ensure that all persons responsible for making observations of animals from which an intervention point or an endpoint will be determined, are trained in and competent in evaluating the normal physiology, behaviour and body condition of the animals under observation and the anticipated specific changes from normal. (25) The Associate Director, Research Infrastructure is responsible for ensuring Standard Operating Procedures are current, effective, and approved by the ACEC for: (26) The (27) BioResearch Facilities (BRF) staff required to take any special responsibilities for monitoring animals in addition to routine husbandry must become part of the (28) The (29) Investigators and Animal Care staff are required to comply with the (30) The (31) The Animal Care and Ethics Committee Procedure should be referred to when the immediate use of animals, as outlined in the Code, becomes a requirement. (32) Investigators are required to comply with the Collaborative Research Procedure and associated documents. (33) Please refer to the Animal Care and Ethics Committee Procedure. (34) The (35) The Animal Research Policy
Section 1 - Introduction
Legislation
University Policies and Guidelines
Top of PageSection 2 - Scope
Section 3 - Intent
Section 4 - Document Specific Definitions
Animal
Investigator
Section 5 - The Animal Care and Ethics Committee
Submission, Receipt and Processing of Applications to the ACEC
Section 6 - Investigators
Chief Investigators
Section 7 - The Care and Use of Animals
Accountability and Responsibility
Competency of People Involved in Animal Care and Use
Animal Care, Animal Husbandry and Breeding and Holding Facilities
Monitoring and Adverse Events
The Use of S4 and S8 Drugs
Quarantining and handling animals that pose risk to other animals and humans
The Immediate Use of Animals
Section 8 - Collaborative Animal Research
Section 9 - Complaints and Non Compliance
Section 10 - External review