Recognition and Alleviation of Distress in Laboratory Animals (2008) / Chapter Skim
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After many discussions with constituents and several sponsors, the National Academies opted to update the 1992 report as two separate reports, one on distress and one on pain, because although they are linked in regulation, they are quite different scientifically. Regulations Governing Pain and Distress in Laboratory Animals Public concern for laboratory animals focuses on their pain and distress, and so, although a majority of the public supports the use of animals in biomedical research, that support diminishes when the animals are subjected to pain and/or distress.
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While more information was available for this report, it is still difficult to pinpoint exact measures of distress. Due to the paucity of information and the lack of a clear, widely accepted definition for distress, the biomedical research community, including investigators, veterinarians, animal care staff, and IACUCs, has not had reliable guidance in recognizing, assessing, or alleviating distress.
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In addition to compiling the most up-to-date information on the physiology of stress and distress, the Committee in Chapter 3 used its expertise in the area of animal behavior to provide the most current scientifically based information on normal and abnormal behaviors of some of the most commonly used laboratory species. While this information is not exhaustive, it does include pertinent examples of situations in which laboratory animals may experience distress.
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The intent of this report is to assist investigators, veterinarians, animal care staff, and IACUCs in understanding distress so that it can be recognized, alleviated, or prevented. The Committee urges readers to consider the information in this report very carefully and to exercise professional judgment in evaluating situations where distress occurs or is likely to occur.
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