HORUS SUPPORT 4RS AR DIGEST

If you are interested on Animal Rights activity in the Uk and Europe here is a  folder with up-to-date information on events and activities in the M drive administration folder.
The information is compiled for Named Information Officers in the UK, which are willing to share it with Training Officers in other institutions.

INTERSPECIES DATABASE

This Interspecies database allows researchers to choose the best animal model by comparing physiological and anatomical parameters of several animal species and humans. Some users have indicated a drop of 40% in their animal use by consulting this database. Please check it out and include in your favorites, it is worth it: 

https://www.interspeciesinfo.com

The Irish Times View on the Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes in 2014

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/nearly-225-000-animals-used-for-scientific-tests-in-2014-1.2290257?utm_source=morning_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news_digest

LAST IRELAND CERTIFICATION

With the new modularized training system supported by the EU, the Basic Last Ireland Certificate outlines the leaning objectives covered in the course and in compliance with those guidelines, which do not include any practical aspect of your training. Note that although you can get Last Ireland Certificate and therefore apply for your Individual Authorization, you cannot perform procedures unless you are signed of at level 3 in your training record! Also by doing your Last Ireland Course you get 5 ECTs acknowledgment for your structured PhD programme.

AMENDMENTS TO PROJECT AUTHORIZATION THAT REQUIRE THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER'S SIGNATURE

Changes to the application form which need to be referred back to the CO for signature:

1. Section A - Changes to proposed authorisation holder

2. Section B1 – Changes to project manager

3. Section B2 – Changes to deputy project manager

4. Section B3 – Addition of a collaborating establishment

5. Section B3 – Additional locations (other than the authorised user establishment)

6. Section C – Total number of animals per species to be used

7. Section C – Changes to individuals who will be performing procedures

8. Section F – Any changes whatsoever

9. Section G1 – Changes to the information under the Refinement heading only

10.       Section G3 – Any changes to information on animal species

Changes to the application form which do not need to be referred back to the CO for signature:

1. Section C – Project title

2. Section C – Regulatory requirements/production or diagnostic purposes/ethics committee questions

3. Section C – Duration of work

4. Section C – Estimated start date of work

5. Section D1 – Project details

6. Section D2 – Purpose of project

7. Section G1 – Replacement

8. Section G1 – Reduction

9. Section G2 – Animals to be used