Research Using Agricultural Animal Species

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

Speakers:

• Debbie Cunningham, DVM, Oklahoma State University
• Louis DiVincenti, DVM, MS, DACLAM, DACAW,USDA , APHIS, Animal Care
• Susan B. Harper, DVM, MS, DACLAM, DACVPM, RBP (ABSA), NIH (representing AAALAC International)

Topic: This OLAW online seminar will discuss research involving farm animals. Topics to be discussed include farm animal (livestock) use in biomedical and agricultural research, common challenges with these species, and perspectives from the USDA, OLAW and AAALAC International.

Note: 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.

As of 5/16/24, USDA is clarifying its position on regulation of horses and other farm animals as presented in this webinar. Although USDA has statutory authority to regulate horses used for research and other farm animals used for biomedical and non-agricultural research, we are not changing our current inspection procedures and regulatory oversight of horses and other farm animals at this time. USDA’s regulation of horses and other farm animals remains limited to farm animals being used as models for diseases of humans. Should any changes occur in the future, adequate notice will be provided to the regulated community.