5.15 Subject: USE OF ANIMALS IN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Adopted: September 12, 1996

Applicability

This policy applies to anyone at the University who uses animals in research or education programs.

Policy

The University of New Mexico has long recognized both a scientific and an ethical responsibility for the humane care and use of all animals utilized in our educational and research activities. It is also recognized that all University personnel who care for or use animals in educational or research activities must assume responsibility for the animal's general welfare. Obviously, investigators involved in open field research, such as ecology or animal behavior, do not control the animal environment and cannot be held responsible for animal welfare. The intent of these educational and/or research activities is to provide experience and data that will advance knowledge of immediate or potential benefit to humans and animals. The University faculty, students and administration shall continue to develop and use scientifically valid adjunct or alternative methods which can refine, reduce and/or replace the use of animals. Some situations exist which still require the use of animals. Therefore, the University of New Mexico supports the continued and judicious use of animals in our educational and research programs.

Implementation

In 1990, following review and action by the faculty, the Board approved the policy which is printed in its entirety in the Faculty Handbook.

Reference

Faculty Handbook, [1990 ed.], page D-16.

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