On the care and use of US lab animals

摘要

Some recommendations in the latest Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (see go.nature.com/i9y7fr) have stirred up controversy in the research community. As former members of the committee that updated the guide, we would like to comment informally on these objections (see disclaimer). The guide was released last year by the US National Research Council. Recommendations may apply to institutions funded by the US Public Health Service, but will, however, be used by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International, a non-profit organization based in Frederick, Maryland, to evaluate and accredit research institutions.