GM and cloned animals
When ???genetically modified??? is selected to describe an animal on an ethics application at the University of Melbourne, it will generate a further series of questions. Answers to these questions enable the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) to assess the extent to which modifications affect the health and welfare of animals and whether their generation is justified.
| Title | Guidelines for the generation, breeding, care and use of genetically modified and cloned animals for scientific purposes (pdf, 1.3mb) |
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| Source | National Health and Medical Research Council, 2006 |
| Status | Guidelines |
| Description | A succinct guide detailing the welfare issues an AEC focuses on when assessing animal research involving GM or cloned animals. The following sections are most relevant to researchers:
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