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Draft College Policy on the use of animals in research
Dept of health Licence application form Guidelines on licence application
Ethical review application form
Dear New user
Welcome to the BioResources Unit
When you apply to use the unit you will be supplied with a pack of
documents. Please read them carefully and return those which need to be signed.
This web version is an abridged version please contact the unit to have the hard
copy sent to you. Bioresources@tcd.ie
The unit serves as an interfaculty service unit to facilitate research, which
involves the use of animals.
The Unit is a registered premise under the national regulations relating to the
use of animals for scientific purposes (SI/566/02).
The purpose of the unit is two fold
The unit is managed by the Director Peter Nowlan who with the staff has
overall responsibility to the Board, through the BioResources Management
Committee, to ensure that animal are used in accordance with National
Legislation and in accordance with the college policy on the use of animals for
scientific purposes. Each of the staff is trained to score pain and distress and
are obligated to act to ensure the well being of the animals under their care.
Services of the unit
The unit is mandated to provide a support service to all students or staff
who use animals in research.
For specific services provided see separate sheet ‘Servicebru’
Applying to use the unit ( Personal Code Application
Form
The Unit is available to all bona fide staff and students who require
its services.
Before commencing work it is necessary to register with the unit and to open an
account. You will have to fill in a form which requires you to have a valid
student or staff card and to know the billing arrangements which are applicable
to your project. This account will be identified by a unique personal code which
will be given to you.
Safety Statement
Include with the application form is a statement that you have read and
indicate that you are prepared to adhere to the safety regulations relating to
the unit. This statement is not intended to be a complete one. It relates to the
additional dangers that you may encounter in an animal unit. It should be read
in conjunction with your Department safety statement and is additional to that
statement.
Specific attention should be paid to the policy on exposure to
laboratory animal allergens
Requisition form(guidance )
real form form
for medicines
The Unit is required to fund its entire non-pay budget. Therefore all items
must be charged. It is necessary to fill out a requisition form, which will
include the charging details, the precise item and date of supply.
For the supply of medicines which are regulated by Animal Remedies regulation a veterinary prescription must be given apply on a special form
Because we supply living animal it will be necessary to discuss your requirements with the appropriate technician before filling in this form. In the first instance you must discuss your project with the Director.
To make an appointment ring Peter Nowlan @ 896-1008 or the Secretary 896-1621
You may also email the unit at Bioresources@tcd.ie
Price List
The current price list is available on the units web page
Animal Licence Application form Ethical review application form
If you intend to use living animals you will need to apply for a licence. The Department of Health issues this licence.
In Ireland it is not permissible to perform any procedure on an animal for scientific purposes unless a licence specifically for the intended purpose has been issued. The unit will help you process this licence. Blank forms are provided. These need only be filled in draft format. Please download a copy and email it to us. The unit will type up the completed form ready for your approval. Guidelines to enable you to fill out the form are provided with the welcome pack.
Training Course.
It is a requirement of the licence conditions that all licence holders must
under go a period of training.
The unit hold training courses twice a year, usually in October and March, Attendance at this course is obligatory. Non attendance will result in withdrawal of the facilities. The dates are always well flagged and the next date will be available on the Units web page
http://www.tcd.ie/BioResources/The course is two full days and includes an assessment. They are normally held outside of term.
It is not necessary to have taken the course to commence work However before doing so we will ask to take a short training time with the technical staff to familiarise yourself with the local conditions such as handling animals and filling out the requisition forms.
This is done on a one to one basis. Please apply to the secretary to make an appointment.Documents supplied with the new licensee pack
Welcome letter
College Policy on the use of animals
Application form for new users
Department of Health licence application form
Safety Statement
Requisition form guide
Animal licence application form
Guidelines on the legislation in Ireland
Explanatory note from the Department of Health
Note on the next training course
Rules of the House
Services provided
Aims of the unit
Documents available
Transport of Animals outside the Animal facility (2)
Growth curves for wistar rats.
Guidelines to assist signatories of Animal licence application forms
Polyclonal Antibody service
Protocol for raising antibodies in rabbits by S/C injection
Protocol for raising antibodies in rabbits by Lymph Node inoculation
Price List
Queries regarding the use of animals for research
Hazards of Urethane use
Specifications for laboratory rat and mouse cubes
Specifications for laboratory Rabbit and Guinea pig diet
Guidelines on the use of Freunds adjuvant
Clinical signs in rodents and rabbits
Recognition of pain and stress in laboratory animals.
Pain scoring sheet.
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