Animal Research in a Global Environment: Meeting the Challenges

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Fully cognizant of the demands and cautions related to the globalization of animal research, ILAR (Institute for Laboratory Animal Research) appointed a Workshop Steering Committee, composed of US and foreign individuals from academia, industry, and the nonprofit sector, to design the program for the 2008 workshop such that session speakers might identify and promote better understanding of important challenges in the conduct of animal research across country boundaries. These challenges appear in the sourcing of animals; the quality of veterinary care; appropriately qualified and competent staff; the provision of a suitable environment (including nutritious food and potable water) for animals, both during transport and at the institution; ethical review of the proposed work and ongoing oversight of the animal program; suitable facilities and equipment in which to conduct the work; appropriate policies and procedures; and protection of the personnel involved in the animal program.