The Office for Protection from Research Risks (OPRR), National Institutes of Health, the Institute for Laboratory Animal Resources, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and the University of South Colorado will be sponsoring a workshop on "The 1996 Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: The Era of Performance-based Standards." The workshop will be held at the Adams Park Hotel in Denver, Colorado, on September 19-20, 1996. This will be the only NIH-sponsored meeting this year devoted to changes and new requirements found in the 1996 Guide. For more information contact Joanne Bauer, Continuing Medical Education Office, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 East Ninth Avenue, Campus Box C295, Denver, CO 80262, phone: (800) 882-9153, fax: (303) 372-9065.
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Animales de Experimentación--Revista Informativa de alta Tecnologia Biomedica is a Spanish language magazine, published quarterly and free of charge. The magazine is distributed internationally. The objectives of this publication are to disseminate information on scientific and technological advances related to the production and responsible care and use of experimental animals and to serve as a communication avenue among Spanish-speaking people interested in biomedical research, and laboratory animal science and medicine. To subscribe, please send your name, address, institution name, and telephone and fax number to Animales de Experimentación, Apdo. postal 27-281, 06761, México, D.F.
AATA Manual for the Transportation of Live Animals by Road (1996 edition) is a digest of the regulations affecting the ground transportation of animals in Europe. The manual is published by the Animal Transportation Association. The transportation of animals is controlled by European Directives that cover both the health and welfare of all animals in transit within the European Union (EU). This legislation also relates to all animals entering and leaving the EU. Third countries outside the European Community have their own legislation. This must be taken into account if animals are consigned from, to, or through them by road. This manual is a digest of the regulations in place relating to all aspects of the legislation concerning documentation, vehicle construction, specific requirements for certain species, advance arrangements, marking and labeling, and handling procedures. To order, send a check or money order for £45 or $75 to AATA, P.O. Box 251, Redhill, RH1 5FU Great Britain.
Farm Animals in Biomedical and Agricultural Research is the proceedings of a conference held by the Australia and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching (ANZCCART) in Wellington, New Zealand, on August 18-19,1995. The publication contains chapters on animal production research advancing animal welfare; contradictory standards in the laboratory, in the small animal clinic, and on the farm; agricultural research and the new ethic for animals; in vitro fertilization technologies; euthanasia; welfare issues of drug production by farm animals and drug use in farm animals; recognition of pain; and issues regarding accountability. The price for the proceedings is $A20 (including postage within Australia and New Zealand) or $A28 (including postage overseas). Copies of the proceedings may be obtained from ANZCCART, P.O. Box 19, Glen Osmond, SA 5064 Australia, phone: (08) 303 7393 or (08) 303 7325, fax: (08) 303 7113, e-mail: anzccart@waite.adelaide.edu.au
Animal Law is a journal devoted to discussing animal-related issues in law. Produced by the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College, the journal strives to present all sides of the debate on animal rights issues and other issues relating to animals. To receive the journal or submit a manuscript, contact Animal Law, Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark College, 10015 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, OR 97219, phone: (503) 768-6798.
Methods in Cell Science is a new international, peer-reviewed journal that claims to be the only methods journal in cell science. The research relevant to this journal is conducted using in vitro systems. The journal particularly welcomes contributions that come under the category of "Alternatives to Whole Animal Studies" and would be interested in devoting an entire issue to this topic. For additional information, contact Dr. Warren I. Schaeffer, University of Vermont, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, 117 Stafford Building, Burlington, VT 05405, phone: (802) 656-2290, fax: (802) 656-8749, e-mail: wschaeff@moose.uvm.edu
Primate Care Handbook is produced by the Simian Society of America to educate those who either have or plan to have nonhuman primates in their care. Although not intended as a technical manual of primate husbandry, it contains basic information about the natural history, behavior, and care of commonly kept species. Sections also include housing, psychological well-being and environmental enrichment, socialization and reproduction, nutrition, health, and human socialization and monkey training. It is not intended to encourage the use of primates as household pets. Ordering information for Primate Care Handbook is available from Erin Crowley Dittmar, Information Coordinator, SSA, 6616 North Desert View Dr., Tucson, AZ 85743.
Animal Welfare: A Cool Eye Towards Eden by Professor John Webster is the result of the first Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) Hume Fellowship. The book aims to offer constructive solutions to animal welfare problems. It is available from UFAW, 8 Hamilton Close, South Mimms, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3QD, UK, phone: 01707 658202, fax: 01707 649279.
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The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) has several new publications and upcoming meetings. For further information about any of the items listed, contact SCAW, Golden Triangle Building One, 7833 Walker Dr., Suite 340, Greenbelt, MD 20770, phone: (301) 345-3500, fax: (301) 345-3503.
Current Issues and New Frontiers in Animal Research is the proceedings from a conference held by SCAW and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in December 1994. The chapter on Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) issues covers death as an endpoint, codes of ethics, and unaffiliated members. There is a chapter on biocontainment, biosafety, and biohazards. The final chapter "New Frontiers" covers animal models and ethical issues of xenotransplantation. The cost of the publication is $35.
Research Animal Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Surgery is the proceedings from a conference held by SCAW in Atlanta, Georgia. Topics cover surgical training and personnel qualifications, program requirements, and guidelines; recognizing pain and distress in research animals; and the use of anesthesia and analgesia during and after surgery. The cost of the publication is $55, or $35 per copy if three or more copies are ordered.
Human/Research Animal Relationship is a compilation of three workshops SCAW sponsored in 1992-1994. Chapters describe the history of the human/animal relationship, species affects, researcher and animal care staff perspectives, personnel considerations, and the influence of experimental factors on the relationship. The cost of the publication is $35.
In conjunction with the Academy of Surgical Research conference on September 5-6, 1996, in Chicago, Illinois, SCAW will sponsor a conference on "Genetic Engineering and Animal Welfare: Preparing for the Twenty First Century." Topics will include IACUC review of genetic engineering protocols, ethical issues, assessment of animal safety, transgenics and the media, agricultural animals and genetic engineering, and scientists' concerns.
SCAW, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and the Office for Protection from Research Risks, National Institutes of Health will co-sponsor a conference on "National IACUC Affairs" on December 5-6, 1996, in San Antonio, Texas. Topics will include animal care program structure and support, relationships with outside agencies, structure and conduct of IACUC meetings, the role of the non-affiliated IACUC member, and program evaluation.
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The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) presented the fifth annual Russell and Burch Award to Robert Van Buskirk, a biologist at the State University of New York at Binghamton, who has developed procedures that decrease the use of animals in safety testing. The award recognizes a scientist who has made outstanding contributions toward the advancement of alternatives to the use of animals in research, testing, or education.
Van Buskirk won the award for developing a synthetic human skin that can substitute for the use of animals in skin testing. The synthetic skin is currently being marketed by MatTek Corporation and being used by over half of the major U.S. pharmaceutical/cosmetic companies as an animal alternative. He has also developed a sophisticated in vitro procedure and analytical device that can assess chemical damage to cells without using animals.
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The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois, has joined with the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) to establish the Research Library for Animal Advocacy. As part of the Law School's Center for Advocacy, the library will contain printed resources to assist in the research and development of arguments pertaining to animal protection issues. NAVS hopes the library will be the start of a network of animal resource centers around the country. The library is looking for donations of suitable books. For further information, contact Marcia Goodman, Publications Editor, National Anti-Vivisection Society, 53 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604-3795, phone: (312) 427-6065, fax: (312) 427-6542, e-mail: navs@navs.org
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The National Capital Area Branch of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (NCAB/AALAS) annual seminar will be held at the Turf Valley Hotel and Country Club in Ellicott City, Maryland, on September 18-19, 1996. The seminar is entitled "Laboratory Animal Science and Chemistry--Reactions and Solutions." For further information, contact Bruce Kennedy at phone: (301) 402-6731, fax: (301) 480-0098 or Charlie Kammer at phone: (410) 529-4762, fax: (410) 529-2007.
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The World Animal Care Foundation (WACF) was formed in 1991 to support and promote responsible animal care and use. It seeks to educate animal owners and the general public about proper stewardship and responsibility regarding animal care. It supports and promotes the responsible use of animals in medical research, recreation, sport, agriculture, and companionship. WACF has produced education materials and supports a pet loss hot line, an animals-in-prison program, an assistance program for pet owners, and an elderly care visitation program. It made human-animal bond awards available to 26 veterinary colleges in 1995. For more information, contact World Animal Care Foundation, 17200 SE 58th Ave., Summerfield, FL 34491, phone: (904) 245-2615, fax: (904) 245-1248.
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The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) is produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and reports on timely public health topics such as emerging infectious diseases, immunizations, and environmental health. It is now available free of charge to the general public through the Internet and e-mail subscriptions. The table of contents of each issue is sent electronically to subscribers the day that it is published. Also sent are instructions on how to download the complete file. Users must have Internet access via e-mail, software that retrieves documents by file transfer protocol (ftp), or software that can access the World Wide Web. Past copies of MMWR (since January 15, 1993) are also available online. To view the MMWR, Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. Copies may be freely downloaded from this site.
To subscribe, send an e-mail message to: lists@list.cdc.gov. The body content of the message should read: subscribe mmwr-toc. You will be added to the mailing list and receive the weekly table of contents and instructions about additional e-mail commands.
To receive MMWR via FTP, contact the file server and enter the user name anonymous. Select the subdirectory /pub/publications then the subdirectory mmwr. Select subdirectory wk for MMWR (weekly), subdirectory ss for CDC Surveillance Summaries, or subdirectory rr for MMWR Recommendations and Reports. Then view the lists and download whatever binary files you choose.
To access MMWR publications on the World Wide Web, connect to http://www.cdc.gov/. Go to http://www.cdc.gov/publications.htm Publications, Products, and Subscription Services to find the MMWR. Download the binary file by selecting the MMWR title of your choice.
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The Food and Drug Administration has put its list of approved animal drugs on the World Wide Web. The database is keyword and boolean searchable. It can be accessed at http://www.cvm.fda.gov/index/iHNADA.html
Americans for Medical Progress has two new websites. Background notes, articles, and other resources on the medical research vs. animal rights debate can be found at http://www.ampef.org
A page that is dedicated to late-breaking news of interest to the research community is at http://www.amprogress.org/News/newsmain.cfm
For more information or to make comments and suggestions about the sites, contact Americans for Medical Progress at phone: (703) 836-9595, fax: (703) 836-9594, e-mail: AMPEF@aol.com
University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) has an animal care website that features training information for researchers working with specific species, tips on searching for alternatives, guidelines for reporting concerns, UC policy statements on animal use, overviews of laws relating to animal care and use, and zoonotic diseases. The zoonotic disease page allows searching for disease information by animal reservoir or disease. The URL is http://omni.ucsb.edu/pro/acc-home.html
A new website that addresses reptile-associated Salmonellosis can be found at http://www.xmission.com/~gastown/herpmed/salm.htm
Topics addressed are routes of transmission, prevention, case histories, and bibliographic references.
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The Animal Welfare Information Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Ave.
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
Phone: (301) 504-6212
FAX: (301) 504-7125
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