Procedures

Boston University is committed to observe Federal Guidelines and AAALAC International Guidelines for Humane Care and Use of Animals. These pages contain procedures to work safely with animals on the BU Charles River Campus and MED campus.

Anesthesia and Analgesia

Boston University is committed to observe Federal Guidelines and AAALAC International Guidelines for Humane Care and Use of Animals. These pages contain guidelines, policies, and procedures on the use of anesthesia and analgesia in research animals at Boston University. Neonatal Anesthesia in Mice and Rats Anesthesia and Analgesia Recommendations

Euthanasia

Guidelines and policies regarding euthanasia of research animals on BU’s campuses

Investigator Responsibility for Euthanasia (BU ASC)

This policy is for the BU Animal Science Center, including the Medical Campus (MED) and Charles River Campus (CRC). Principal Investigators are responsible for the appropriate euthanasia of their research animals. The animal euthanasia method(s) proposed by Principal Investigators on all Protocol Forms are reviewed for appropriateness by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee […]

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