The IACUC Handbook 3rd Edition

The IACUC Handbook, 3rd Edition

Edited by Jerald Silverman, Mark A. Suckow, and additional contributors, this handbook provides practical guidance on the responsibilities and operation of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs). The third edition examines relevant U.S. regulations, federal policies, animal welfare standards, and ethical oversight in laboratory research. It also presents institutional practices and international perspectives to support effective animal care and use programs.

Key Features:

• Explains the role and responsibilities of IACUCs in research institutions
• Reviews applicable U.S. federal laws, regulations, and policies
• Provides guidance on animal welfare oversight and ethical review
• Discusses the implementation of laboratory animal care standards
• Addresses protocol review and institutional compliance practices
• References guidance on laboratory animal care and euthanasia
• Includes frequently asked questions relevant to animal research oversight
• Presents survey findings on IACUC practices across U.S. institutions
• Explores international approaches to animal welfare review
• Serves as a practical reference for committee members, researchers, and animal care professionals