expect to injure an animal, you must describe potential injuries and expected methods of treatment(s). SECTION VI. What will happen to the animals at the end of the research? a) If you plan to release animals, describe the pre-release conditioning, the site and time (date and time of day) of release, and any permits required for such release. NOTE: the release of captive animals that is not a planned part of a manipulative study requires justification. PIs are directed to consult taxon-specific guidelines regarding precautions for the release of captive individuals. b) If you plan to retain the animals for future research, when will you submit a protocol for the next research activity? Briefly describe that planned research activity. c) If you plan to donate the animals to a zoo, captive-breeding program, or other arrangement entailing continued captivity, please describe the place where the animals to which the animals will be donated. Has this institution or organization agreed to accept the animals? d) If you plan to euthanize the animals, describe the method of euthanasia to be used in the section on euthanasia, below. Note: In some instances, the landowner or federal agency (such as the National Park Service) may retain ownership of animals, specimens, or samples. In such cases, consult with the landowner or agency as to disposition. SECTION VII: EUTHANASIA and HUMANE KILLING The American Veterinary Medical Association published its revised in 2013. STUDIES SUBJECT TO PHS POLICY: The NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare recognizes the AVMA document as the sole reference standard for euthanasia. As of 1 September 2013, OLAW required full implementation of the AVMA guidelines. Previously approved projects undergoing continuing review according to PHS Policy, , requires a complete de novo review at least once every 3 years, must be reviewed using the 2013 Guidelines after September 1, 2013. Because OLAW recognizes the AVMA document as the sole reference standard for euthanasia, methods of euthanasia must comply with the AVMA guidelines for all activities funded by the
expect to injure an animal, you must describe potential injuries and expected methods of treatment(s). SECTION VI. What will happen to the animals at the end of the research? a) If you plan to release animals, describe the pre-release conditioning, the site and time (date and time of day) of release, and any permits required for such release. NOTE: the release of captive animals that is not a planned part of a manipulative study requires justification. PIs are directed to consult taxon-specific guidelines regarding precautions for the release of captive individuals. b) If you plan to retain the animals for future research, when will you submit a protocol for the next research activity? Briefly describe that planned research activity. c) If you plan to donate the animals to a zoo, captive-breeding program, or other arrangement entailing continued captivity, please describe the place where the animals to which the animals will be donated. Has this institution or organization agreed to accept the animals? d) If you plan to euthanize the animals, describe the method of euthanasia to be used in the section on euthanasia, below. Note: In some instances, the landowner or federal agency (such as the National Park Service) may retain ownership of animals, specimens, or samples. In such cases, consult with the landowner or agency as to disposition. SECTION VII: EUTHANASIA and HUMANE KILLING The American Veterinary Medical Association published its revised in 2013. STUDIES SUBJECT TO PHS POLICY: The NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare recognizes the AVMA document as the sole reference standard for euthanasia. As of 1 September 2013, OLAW required full implementation of the AVMA guidelines. Previously approved projects undergoing continuing review according to PHS Policy, , requires a complete de novo review at least once every 3 years, must be reviewed using the 2013 Guidelines after September 1, 2013. Because OLAW recognizes the AVMA document as the sole reference standard for euthanasia, methods of euthanasia must comply with the AVMA guidelines for all activities funded by the