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	Provides information on the care and use of animals in research, teaching, and testing.
	USDA Homepage
Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC)	The Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) is mandated by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to provide information for improved animal care and use in research, testing, teaching, and exhibition.
	Alternative Methods Databases: Internet Resources That Are More Than Links to Other Sites - For the researcher, educator, or student in search of alternatives information, wandering from site to site for the best full-text information can be a challenge. The alphabetized list of web sites that follows emphasizes alternatives and the sites provide unique information developed by the host institution.
	FDA page including the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
	Apply for accreditation online, find information about programs and services, and more
	The Antibody Resource Page is designed to be a multi-disciplinary resource on antibodies for both beginners and experts. It provides information on Antibody and Custom Antibody suppliers, contracting services and resources.
	Select Veterinary anesthesia for best practice, procedures and links to many other sources of information.
	The American Fisheries Society, the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, and the American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists are professional societies that are focused on scientific understanding and conservation of fish and fisheries.
Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW)	The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) is a non-profit educational association of individuals and institutions whose mission is to promote the best practices of humane care, use, and management of animals involved in research, testing or education in laboratory, agricultural, wildlife or other settings
	Serves as an on-line, research administration and compliance reference guide for Northwestern University's research community.
	This site was created ofr scientists who work with rodents and especially for stedents who are just beginning to get acquainted with their fuzzy experiments subjects.
	This edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide) strongly affirms the conviction that all who care for or use animals in research, teaching, or testing must assume responsibility for their well-being. The Guide is applicable only after the decision is made to use animals in research, teaching, or testing
	Aseptic Technique Training Course video - This course was developed by the Animal Health and Care Section of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. It is available for viewing using Quicktime or Windows Media Player.
	This site is designed to provide information about housing, rearing, and care of Xenopus laevis and, to a lesser extent, Xenopus tropicalis frogs.
	The AALAS Learning Library provides training that is essential for technicians, veterinarians, managers, IACUC members, and investigators working with animals in a research or education setting.
	Welcome to Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research, otherwise known as PRIM&R, the premier organization for those committed to promoting the highest ethical standards in the conduct of research.
	Guidelines For The Use of Fishes in Research. The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists is dedicated to the scientific study of fishes, amphibians and reptiles.
	NICEATM and ICCVAM have developed a Five-Year Plan to research, develop, translate, and validate new and revised non-animal and other alternative assays for integration of relevant and reliable methods into Federal agency testing programs. Also, identify areas of high priority for new and revised non-animal and alternative assays or batteries of those assays to create a path forward for the replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal tests, when this is scientifically valid and appropriate.

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