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Appendix D: Public Health Service Policy and Government Principles Regarding the Care and Use of Animals
Pages 116-118

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... The committee's principal concerns are the conservation, use, care, and welfare of research animals. Its responsibilities include information exchange, program coordination, and contributions to policy development.
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... Whenever U.S. Government agencies develop requirements for testing, research, or training procedures involving the use of vertebrate animals, the following principles shall be considered; and whenever these agencies actually perform or sponsor such procedures, the responsible Institutional Official shall ensure that these principles are adhered to: I
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... Adequate arrangements shall be made for their in-service training, including the proper and humane care and use of laboratory animals.
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