In summary....
- Without naming and shaming the HPRA has provided stats on non-compliance's trends and the most common causes. Live and learn!
- A reminder that the statistical returns are due has been included intros update given the time of the year.
- The National Committee has been quite proactive and has published guidelines for the named information officer and his/her training requirements. The NC is now busy organising a National 3R training event for the 17th of September. Keep the date free for networking and exchanging valuable practical information relevant to our roles.
- European Commission updates:
- Reports: 5-year report on implementing Dir 10/63/EU and Stast on animal use from 2015-2017.
- New ECVAM 3Rs resources to promote the uptake of alternatives and validation methods to in-vivo research.
- AWB Tasks:
- The HPRA has issued a reminder of the legal obligation of sharing tissues and of the existence of AniMatch
- The HPRA encourages proactive participation of the AWB in minimising severe suffering including a few suggestions on how.
- CULTURE OF CARE: Updates in Norecopa website, bench marking culture of care are the two main focus points included in this update.
- ANNEX III: The HPRA alerts and reminds researchers using farm animals of the importance to keep stocking densities compliant.
- ANIMAL STUDIES REGISTRIES: The HPRA strongly encourages that researchers register their studies in these registries outlining the aim of the study, the hypothesis, the experimental strategy and the analytical plans to avoid cherry-picking of findings and counter publication bias.
- CONTINUOUS TRAINING AND EDUCATION: the HPRA expects that each IA holder completes 8 hours/year, 40 hours in 5 years.
- NC3Rs: The link for updates is included as well as the use of tunnel for the handling of mice.
- USEFUL LINKS are also included, please check them put.
