Central Animal Facility

Goals:

• Provide a clean, disease-free environment in which the physical, social and psychological needs of the animals are met and exceeded.
• Consider and care for animals on an individual basis to optimize their health and welfare.
• Improve animal care standards through assessment and revision, utilizing open dialogue and education to inspire similar goals in others.

Goals:

• Provide highly skilled and knowledgeable staff to assist investigators in their endeavours.
• Provide assistance to investigators in balancing the parameters of their research with the Animal Care Policy and Procedures of the University of Guelph.
• Work in co-ordination with investigators, to create a research environment that promotes animal welfare.

Goals:

• Provide educational opportunities for all participants in the animal care and use programme at the University of Guelph.
• Act as a central resource to members of the University of Guelph community on matters of animal research and welfare.
• Promote public awareness and understanding of the animal care and use programme at the University of Guelph.