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SCAW is committed to the development, acceptance and implementation of the highest standards for responsible use of animals in science.
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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC) Training Workshop
Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel
Orlando, FL
March 9, 2012
Sheraton Baltimore City Center
Baltimore MD
April 30, 2012
Omni Hotel
San Diego, CA
October 4, 2012
SCAW’s 2012 Winter Conference on
December 3-4, 2012
San Antonio, TX
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Scaw's Education CD
SCAW's New Educational Tool/CD, Policies, Regulations, Guidelines and More..." disc includes:
January 23, 2012USDA Announces Recent Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act Enforcement Actions
December 23, 2011WILDLIFE HANDLING AND CHEMICAL IMMOBILIZATION
See our website Course Schedule at www.wildliferesources.org
for a course outline, lodging info, testimonials, and additional information.
December 22, 2011Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research: Assessing the Necessity
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences has published “Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research:
December 15, 2011Statement by NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins on the Institute of Medicine report addressing the scientific need for the use of chimpanzees in research
The use of animals in research has enabled scientists to identify new ways to treat illness, extend life, and improve health and well-being. Chimpanzees are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, providing exceptional insights into human biology and the need for special consideration and respect.
For full statement copy and paste the following link.
http://www.nih.gov/news/health/dec2011/od-15.htm