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Animal Care at BMSC for Researchers

Introduction

BMSC is committed to the humane and ethical care and use of animals and adheres to the principle that in order for animal use to be justifiable in scientific research and teaching, the research must have a reasonable expectation of providing a benefit to the health and welfare of humans or animals, or of advancing knowledge.

To ensure that this commitment is carried out, BMSC has established an animal care committee to facilitate research that complies with Canadian Council on Animal Care Guidelines and Policies and with the Russell-Burch tenet of, "reduction, replacement and refinement".

The BMSC Animal Care Committee (ACC) ensures that all animal users are informed of and comply with institutional animal care and use policies

Animal Use Proposal (AUP) Forms

The following Animal Utilization Proposal (AUP) forms must be completed prior to collecting or beginning research at BMSC. Researchers are required to sign off on their approved AUPs upon arrival at BMSC. Researchers are welcome to seek advice from the concerning their AUPs before submission to Animal Care. Alternatively, AUPs may be submitted directly to Animal Care. AUP review requires a minimum of 30 days.

For Researchers (Fillable MS Word forms):

If you plan to collect animals through BMSC for transport to your home institution please complete the External Collections Form and submit it to .

Collection Protocol

DFO has changed their policies on collection permits. Researchers no longer fall under the BMSC collection permit and must now apply for their own permit.
Click here for link to the application site.
For more information contact the or the Coordinator.

All invertebrates and vertebrates collected must be added to our collection record database. Accurate collection records are essential for obtaining our yearly Fisheries and Oceans Canada collection permits.

If you plan to collect animals through BMSC for transport to your home institution please complete the External Collections Form and submit it to .

To add your collections and to search the database:

Click here for NEW Collection Record/Biodiversity Database

Standard Operating Procedures click here

The BMSC ACC will operate in accordance with the following terms of reference:

Animal Care Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

Contact

Questions and/or confidential concerns may be directed to at BMSC.

Animal Care Coordinator:

Phone: (250) 728-3301 ext. 275

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