Update on the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2020 Edition

Audience: The program is tailored to IACUC staff, IACUC members, IOs, veterinarians, investigators, compliance personnel, animal care staff and others involved in animal programs.

Speakers: Samuel Cartner, DVM, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Axel Wolff, DVM, MS, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)

Topic: In this webinar, we discuss updates to the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2020 Edition. The presentation includes a brief background of the Guidelines, and the new changes in the recommended methods that are unique to the laboratory animal research environment are emphasized.

Note: This webinar was not broadcast live but was prerecorded and posted on September 10, 2020.

While this information was accurate at the time presented, policies and procedures change over time. Past webinars may not contain the most current guidance. Please note, do not rely on webinars and associated materials as definitive compliance guidance for your specific situation. For compliance questions, please contact OLAW directly.