The QIE's role in global harmonisation of veterinary training and qualifications in laboratory animal medicine

摘要

The use of animals is essential to some fields of medical research. The diverse guidance offered around the world on the appropriate qualifications of the laboratory animal veterinarian, and thus the potential variability in the quality of the veterinary medical programme at each institution, can result in tangible consequences for the animal's welfare and for the research (3). These differences may have an impact on how the animals are obtained, the provision of adequate veterinary care, the provision of a suitable environment for the animals (during transport and at the institution), the assurance of an ethical review of the proposed work and appropriate ongoing oversight of the animal care and use programme.