Scientific perspectives on animal welfare : [proceedings of the 1. Conference on Scientific Perspectives in Animal Welfare held Nov. 11-13, 1981 ; spons. by the Scientists Center for Animal Welfare, Wash., D.C

Scientific Perspectives on Animal Welfare is a compendium of papers presented at the First Conference on Scientific Perspectives in Animal Welfare. This book discusses the role of scientists in the human use of animals in biomedical experiments. This text reviews the use of animals in medical research and also expounds on the work and goals of the Scientists Center for Animal Welfare. Section 1 discusses the responsibilities of the researcher involved in animal experimentations, including his choice of species and his compliance with guidelines and principles in the animal's treatment. Section II describes the responsibilities of institutions involved in animal experimentation. One paper cites the Swedish Animal Welfare Act of 1944 with amendments incorporated in 1979 that can serve as a model. Section III describes the responsibilities of the funding agency in animal experimentation. One paper summarizes the agency's responsibilities to include evaluation of animal issues during preaward merits, random site visits, and accountability of concerned committees. Section IV covers editorial responsibilities in animal experimentation such as publication polices and tasks. Section V deals with public policy and recommendations. The text also outlines the responsibility of the individual researcher and scientific societies in determining public policy. This collection of papers is suitable for scientists and technicians whose work involves animal experimentations, for veterinarians, and for students whose disciplines are in medicine, biology, or chemistry. Content: Academic Press Rapid Manuscript Reproduction , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv CONTRIBUTORS , Pages ix-x PREFACE , Pages xi-xii , W. Jean Dodds, F. Barbara Orlans INTRODUCTION , Pages 1-2 DEVELOPMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF THE USE OF ANIMALS IN MEDICAL RESEARCH , Pages 3-6 , Franklin M. Loew TOWARD REFINEMENT, REPLACEMENT, AND REDUCTION IN THE CARE AND USE OF LABORATORY ANIMALS , Pages 7-15 , Thomas E. Malone THE INVESTIGATOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RESEARCH USING ANIMALS , Pages 19-31 , Frederick W.L. Kerr ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION AND THE SCIENTIST , Pages 33-38 , Marc E. Weksler INVESTIGATOR RESPONSIBILITIES IN ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION , Pages 39-42 , Perrie M. Adams SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP ON INVESTIGATOR RESPONSIBILITIES , Pages 43-46 , Harry C. Rowsell RESPONSIBILITIES OF INSTITUTIONS FOR THE WELFARE OF EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS , Pages 49-53 , Henry J. Baker, J. Russell Lindsey, Craig A. DaRif SWEDISH LAW ON LABORATORY ANIMALS , Pages 55-58 , Karl Johan öbrink INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: THE COMMITTEE'S ROLE , Pages 59-62 , James G. Fox SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP ON INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES , Pages 63-65 , Richard C. Simmonds RESPONSIBILITIES OF FUNDING AGENCIES FOR ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION , Pages 69-76 , Carlos E. Eyzaguirre RESPONSIBILITY OF FUNDING AGENCIES: CENTRAL OR LOCAL CONTROL? , Pages 77-82 , David J. Ramsay, Joseph S. Spinelli FUNDING AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES IN ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION , Pages 83-84 , Keith Kraner SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP ON FUNDING AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES , Pages 85-91 , F. Barbara Orlans EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN ANIMAL RESEARCH , Pages 95-100 , Frank B. Golley EDITORIAL POLICY FOR ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION , Pages 101-102 , Garth J. Thomas EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF ANIMALS USED IN RESEARCH , Pages 103-105 , Robert M. Berne SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP ON EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES , Pages 107-108 , Michael W. Fox THE RESPONSIBILITY OF SCIENTISTS IN DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE USE OF ANIMALS IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH , Pages 109-121 , Harlyn O. Halvorson SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS ON ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION , Pages 123-126 PARTICIPANTS , Pages 127-131 Developments In The History Of The Use Of Animals In Medical Research / Franklin M. Loew -- Toward Refinement, Replacement, And Reduction In The Care And Use Of Laboratory Animals / Thomas E. Malone -- The Investigator's Responsibilities In Research Using Animals / Frederick W.l. Kerr -- Animal Experimentation And The Scientist / Marc E. Weksler -- Investigator Responsibilities In Animal Experimentation / Perrie M. Adams -- Summary Of Workshop On Investigator Responsibilities / Harry C. Rowsell -- Responsibilities Of Institutions For The Welfare Of Experimental Animals / Henry J. Baker, J. Russell Lindsey And Craig A. Darif -- Swedish Law On Laboratory Animals / Karl Johan Öbrink -- Institutional Responsibilities : The Committee's Role / James G. Fox -- Summary Of Workshop On Institutional Responsibilities / Richard C. Simmonds -- Responsibilities Of Funding Agencies For Animal Experimentation / Carlos E. Eyzaguirre -- Responsibility Of Funding Agencies : Central Or Local Control? / David J. Ramsay And Joseph S. Spinelli -- Funding Agency Responsibilities In Animal Experimentation / Keith Kraner -- Summary Of Workshop On Funding Agency Responsibilities / F. Barbara Orlans -- Editorial Responsibilities In Animal Research / Frank B. Golley -- Editorial Policy For Animal Experimentation / Garth J. Thomas -- Editorial Responsibilities In The Care And Management Of Animals Used In Research / Robert M. Berne -- Summary Of Workshop On Editorial Responsibilities / Michael W. Fox -- The Responsibility Of Scientists In Determination Of Public Policy For The Use Of Animals In Biomedical Research / Harlyn O. Halvorson. Edited By W. Jean Dodds, F. Barbara Orlans. Proceedings Of The First Conference On Scientific Perspectives In Animal Welfare, Held Nov. 11-13, 1981, In Chevy Chase, Md., Sponsored By The Scientists Center For Animal Welfare. Includes Bibliographies.