October 11-12, 2023 | 1:00-4:00 pm ET | Virtual
Registration is open for the free Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) workshop! Learning objectives include:
- An overview of the Animal Welfare Act and its regulations
- An introduction to AWIC and other 3Rs organizations
- A review of the 3Rs alternatives concept
- Guidance for where to find 3Rs literature and resources
- Instruction on database literature searching techniques (e.g. search syntax)
- A demonstration of an alternatives literature search.
A representative of OLAW will also be present to provide regulatory updates regarding topics covered under the PHS Policy.
About AWIC: The Animal Welfare Information Center is a library service established in 1986 as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Library (NAL) in Beltsville, Maryland. It provides information, products, and services related to the improved care and use of animals in research, testing, and teaching as described in the Animal Welfare Act.
Information regarding this external event is being provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.