References

U.S. Government Principles For The Utilization And Care Of Vertebrate Animals Used In Testing, Research, And Training, Included As Part Of PHS Policy

From the U.S. Government Principles For The Utilization And Care Of Vertebrate Animals Used In Testing, Research, And Training, included as part of PHS Policy:

“VIII. Investigators and other personnel shall be appropriately qualified and experienced for conducting procedures on living animals. Adequate arrangements shall be made for their in-service training, including the proper and humane care and use of laboratory animals.”

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