Statement on Animal Welfare

The University of Guelph is thoroughly committed to the care and well-being of all animals in its research and teaching programmes. The University strongly endorses and adheres to the principles espoused by the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) pertaining to the well-being of animals (footnote 1). The Animal Care Committee establishes, as part of its mandate, procedures for dealing with concerns expressed by any individual about the care and treatment of animals at the University of Guelph.

Reference:
1. Canadian Council on Animal Care Guide to the Care and Use of Experimental Animals, 2nd Edition Volume 1 1993
- available on the CCAC Website: http://www.ccac.ca/en/CCAC_Programs/Guidelines_Policies/GUIDES/ENGLISH/toc_v1.htm

Prepared by: Prof. Hank Davis/Dr. Denna Benn
Approved by ACC & SRB September 2002