For all researchers who have taken the "Animal Care and Use" training from Missouri State's training module may need a copy or would like to confirm that other researchers have completed the training, the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs is providing a database search and print of researchers* who have completed the requisite training.

• Reprinting of Certificate for Animal Care and Use Training for Research Teams

Note:
The University policy is in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide) that strongly affirms the conviction that all who care for or use animals in research, teaching, or testing must assume responsibility for their well-being.  

This Guide endorses the responsibilities of investigators as stated in the U.S. Government Principles for Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training (IRAC 1985; see Appendix D). Interpretation and application of those principles and this Guide require professional knowledge. In summary, the principles encourage;

• Design and performance of procedures on the basis of relevance to human or animal health, advancement of knowledge, or the good of society.
• Use of appropriate species, quality, and number of animals.
• Avoidance or minimization of discomfort, distress, and pain in concert with sound science.
• Use of appropriate sedation, analgesia, or anesthesia.
• Establishment of experimental end points.
• Provision of appropriate animal husbandry directed and performed by qualified persons.
• Conduct of experimentation on living animals only by or under the close supervision of qualified and experienced persons.

In general, the principles stipulate responsibilities of investigators, whose activities regarding use of animals are subject to oversight by an institutional animal care and use committee (IACUC).