Guidelines for the Humane Transportation of Research Animals (2006) / Chapter Skim
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and the National Center for Infectious Diseases asked the National Research Council to form a committee of experts to address current problems encountered in the transportation of research animals and to offer recommendations for rectifying the problems for the benefit of research animals and the research community. Developing science-based good practices was the major focus of the committee's efforts, which was particularly challenging given the dearth 1
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The use of performance standards allows institutions and organizations the flexibility to adjust their procedures to optimize animal welfare according to the species being transported, the mode of transportation, and local environmental conditions. During public hearings, it was evident that the issue causing the greatest confusion among those attempting to ship research animals is the overlapping authority that multiple federal agencies have over the research animal transportation process.
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Currently, only one domestic airline and five foreign airlines will consistently transport nonhuman primates. In the committee's judgment, the most promising solution for ensuring a stable means of transporting nonhuman primates into and within the United States is for NIH, through the National Center for Research Resources, to update and implement the National Primate Plan.
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Regulatory Burden The complex and confusing regulatory environment surrounding the transportation of research animals led the committee to recommend the establishment of an interagency working group to coordinate all federal inspection and permitting activities related to the transportation of research animals and their products. Currently five federal agencies have oversight authority on various aspects of the transportation process.
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This individual would ensure appropriate registration and permitting, as well as the use of US Department of Agriculture-certified carriers, properly trained subcontractors, and appropriate transportation enclosures. It is expected that designation of a responsible individual will alleviate the burden on investigators of becoming familiar with the intricacies of federal regulations and resources such as commercial services, and will, most importantly, ensure the welfare of the animals involved.
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