Melbourne ResearchAnimal Ethics

Tumour induction

Title
Tumour induction (pdf, 1.65mb)
Source
Guidelines to promote the well-being of animals used for scientific purposes (National Health and Medical Research Council, 2008)
Part
Part III, Factsheet M
Status
Guidelines
Description
A practical accompaniment to the more universal principles identified within the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes. This particular factsheet (Part III, Factsheet M) examines the animal welfare issues associated with tumour induction, and how pain and distress can be monitored and minimised.


Title
Guidelines on the induction of tumours (pdf, 21kb)
Source
University of Melbourne, 2005
Status
Guidelines/Mandatory standards
Description
Provides guidance to researchers at the University on inducting tumours with minimal discomfort for the animals involved. It also identifies policy that must be complied with in this area of research.

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