Have all the nominated researchers completed an Animal Ethics course, or similar training, or the following UNE units ANPR321 or C3 Yes No ANSC304 or similar? If No, please state which researchers have not. The researchers are reminded that this course must be completed before the research can be approved. Nominate the initial contact person in the case of an emergency. Please include relevant phone numbers. This is the person that anyone can ring should they notice a problem with C4 an animal or animals in your research trial. This person would be expected to take the appropriate action to remedy the situation. This person is listed on the authority as the emergency contact. Provide the name of the relevant personnel involved in the day-to-day management of the study animals i.e. farmer/manager, student researcher, etc. 2.1.7 The persons C5 responsible for the wellbeing of the animals must be competent at all stages and sites in animal care and use. The scope of day-to-day management must be clearly outlined and communicated to all parties. SECTION D – JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF ANIMALS FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TEACHING PURPOSES The Australian code states that: “Projects must only be undertaken:” 1.6 (insert X in box) To obtain and establish significant information relevant D1 Yes No to the understanding of humans and/or animals; or To maintain and improve human and/or animal health D2 Yes No and welfare; or To improve animal management or production; or D3 Yes No To obtain and establish significant information relevant to the understanding, maintenance or improvement D4 Yes No of the natural environment; or
C3 Have all the nominated researchers completed an Animal Ethics course, or similar training, or the following UNE units ANPR321 or ANSC304 or similar? Yes No If No, please state which researchers have not. The researchers are reminded that this course must be completed before the research can be approved. C4 Nominate the initial contact person in the case of an emergency. Please include relevant phone numbers. This is the person that anyone can ring should they notice a problem with an animal or animals in your research trial. This person would be expected to take the appropriate action to remedy the situation. This person is listed on the authority as the emergency contact. C5 Provide the name of the relevant personnel involved in the day-to-day management of the study animals i.e. farmer/manager, student researcher, etc. 2.1.7 The persons responsible for the wellbeing of the animals must be competent at all stages and sites in animal care and use. The scope of day-to-day management must be clearly outlined and communicated to all parties. SECTION D – JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF ANIMALS FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TEACHING PURPOSES The Australian code states that: “Projects must only be undertaken:” 1.6 (insert X in box) D1 To obtain and establish significant information relevant to the understanding of humans and/or animals; or Yes No D2 To maintain and improve human and/or animal health and welfare; or Yes No D3 To improve animal management or production; or Yes No D4 To obtain and establish significant information relevant to the understanding, maintenance or improvement of the natural environment; or Yes No
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