Get Towson University Animal Care And Use Form 2015-2025

Filling out the Towson University Animal Care and Use Form is an essential step in ensuring compliance with ethical standards for animal research and teaching. This guide will walk you through each section of the form, providing clear instructions to make the process straightforward and efficient.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Towson University Animal Care and Use Form and open it in the editing interface.
2. Begin by entering the dates of study in the designated field. This specifies the timeframe for your research involving animals.
3. Provide a clear and descriptive title for your study in the title section.
4. Enter the name of the principal investigator in the appropriate field. Be sure to follow with a brief summary of the qualifications and experience of the principal investigator and the personnel involved in the protocol.
5. In the animal use section, detail the following information: species, strain, age, and sex of the animals required for the study. Include the source from which the animals will be obtained, the total number needed, and the expected average stay in the animal facilities.
6. Indicate the purpose of animal use by selecting from the options: research or training/teaching. Additionally, describe the scientific rationale for using animals, including your choice of animal model and justification for the number of animals requested.
7. Outline any experimental manipulations that will be performed. If the procedures will cause pain or distress without anesthetics or analgesics, declare this by checking the appropriate statement and listing the drugs, dosages, routes, and frequency of administration.
8. Explain the euthanasia techniques proposed, including the drugs, dosages, and routes of administration.
9. Provide a written summary of your literature search regarding alternatives to animal use and painful procedures. Ensure that you consult at least two databases.
10. Review the mandatory statement about the principal investigator's responsibility for humane treatment of animals and sign to certify your awareness. Finally, include the date and name of the principal investigator.
11. After completing the form, save your changes, and consider options to download, print, or share the form as necessary.

Complete your Towson University Animal Care and Use Form online to ensure compliance and get your research started.