Document Type

Policy

Policies and Procedures for the Humane Care and Use of Animals

Authors

Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School

Publication Date

11-2023

Abstract/ Summary

The University of Maine is committed to the ethical principles stated in this preamble concerning the use of live vertebrate animals for research, teaching, or testing. These principles shall guide all persons associated with the University of Maine.

Vertebrate animals may share in varying degree many sensory, emotional, and cognitive responses with humankind. It is essential that we assume responsibility for their welfare and that animal use for research or teaching purposes be conducted in a humane, compassionate manner.

To justify the ethical costs of using live animals in research, teaching, or testing, there must be reasonable expectation that such usage will contribute to the advancement of knowledge which may eventually benefit humankind and/or animals.

Repository Citation

Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, "Policies and Procedures for the Humane Care and Use of Animals" (2023). General University of Maine Publications. 3152.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/univ_publications/3152

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