ANIMAL CARE

HANDBOOK

July, 2016

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

www.uaf.edu.pk
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER CONTENTS Page

No. No.
1. BACKGROUND 5
2. COMMITTEE FOR ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR 7
RESPONSIBLE USE OF ANIMALS IN RESEARCH,
TEACHING AND PRODUCT TESTING
2.1. The Committee 7
2.2. Terms of Reference (TOR) of the Committee 7
3. RULES, REGULATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF 9
IACUC
3.1. Rules, Regulations and Responsibilities of IACUC 9
3.2. Rules, Regulations and Responsibilities of Principal 9
Investigator/Team Leader/Project manager/Team Manager
3.3. Rules, Regulations and Responsibilities of Research Team 10
3.4. Protocol required for various Types of Research 10
A. Use of Live vertebrate animals in research 10
I. Brambell's five freedoms / animals rights 10
II. Transport of dogs and cats 11
III. Transport of cattle and buffaloes 12
IV. Transport of sheep and goats 13
V. Transportation of poultry for research 14
i) General requirements 14
ii) Requirements for turkey poults and day-old chicks 14
iii) Requirements for poultry except turkey poults and day-old 15
chicks
VI. Rules for keeping animals for breeding purpose 15
VII. Rules for bio-medical wastes 15
B. Preserved vertebrates and procured tissue use in research 16
C. Special considerations 16
I. Collaborative use of animals 16
II. Animals use in field studies 16
III. Use of exempt category animals 16
IV. Animals use in teaching 16
3.5. Rules, Regulations and Responsibilities Regarding the New 17
Principal Investigator/Team Leader/Project Manager/Team Manager
A. Requirements before the arrival of the new principal 17
investigator/team leader/project manager/team manager
B. Requirements upon arrival of new principal 17
investigator/team leader/project manager/team manager

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3.6 General Rules to Prepare a Protocol for IACUC Review 17
University of Agriculture Faisalabad IACUC pain code classifications 18
3.7. Rules and Regulations Regarding Protocols Reviewing 18
A. Approve protocols 19
B. Withheld pending protocols 19
C. Denial protocols 19
D. Questions and appeals regarding IACUC reviewing 19
3.8. Rules and Regulations Regarding Changes or Modifications in 19
Approved Protocols
3.9. Approval Period 20
3.10. Annual Reports for Protocol Status 20
3.11. Triennial Resubmission 20
3.12. Process for Investigation 20
A. Non-compliance and/or harms investigating process 20
B. Reporting concerns about animal care and use 21
3.13. ICACUC Member Training 21
4. ESTABLISHING AN IACUC, UNIVERSITY OF 28
AGRICULTURE, FAISALABAD
Proposed IACUC for The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 29
5. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 30
5.1. Definitions 30
5.2. Abbreviations 31
6. REFERENCES 32

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Chapter 1

BACKGROUND

As per an international norm, proper care and humane treatment of the animals used in
research, teaching and training is included in the policy of any leading educational and
research institution. Through an onerous commitment of its faculty, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) has clinched 98th rank among the World's Agricultural
Universities. Notwithstanding this coveted position however, is the glaring paradox that
this institution lacks any committee and/or guidelines for ensuring a responsible use of
animals in research, teaching and product testing. In the context of research involving the
use of animals, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) defines the word
"responsible" as encompassing two fundamental imperatives viz. the treatment of the
animals during research, teaching etc be humane and that the motive of the research be
noble and meaningful (Matushek, 1996). The leading universities of the world not only
have well defined animal use guidelines in place but also offer short duration training
programs for responsible animal use and handling before the commencement of any
biological research involving the use of experimental animals.

Publications in the high quality international journals as well as internationally funded

grants contribute significantly towards the institutional ranking. Almost all the biological
science international journals require animals to be used in research according to the
guidelines and policies frame work of the institute. For animals subjected to the aesthetic
and invasive procedures, analgesics and tranquilizing agents used, as well as the dosages
and frequencies of administration must be stated (https://www.elsevier.com). Some
biological science journals expect that the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals", approved by the National Research Council, Institute of Laboratory Animal
Research (ILAR), USA (Anonymous, 2011) should have been followed and guidelines
framed by the institutional animal welfare committee have been cited in the manuscript
(http://www.vetsci.org). The research manuscripts lacking such kind of declarations are
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rejected even at the in-house review stage before forwarding it for technical peer-
reviewing. Similarly, for competitive grants at the international level, funding agencies
require citation of approved protocols of animal use in the project proposal as a
stipulation of its consideration for funding (e.g. funding guidelines for the National
Institute for Health (NIH), USA; http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/
hrea1985.html) which follows the ethical precept that "good animal care and good
science go hand-in-hand'. Often times, researchers of the UAF fail in publishing their
research work simply for want of citation of guidelines on the responsible use of animals.
At present, no guidelines for responsible use of animals in the research, teaching
and product testing are available on the website (www.uaf.edu.pk) of the UAF.

As far as could be ascertained, an attempt (half measures so to speak) was made in 2010
to jot down the following 5 points of animal handling which are incomplete and fall short
of what is expected by editorial boards of journals and the international funding agencies:

a. Transportation: If the animals/birds are procured from a distance and are

to be brought to the university premises for experimental use, then stress
of transportation be minimized as possible as can be. Must not be exposed
to harsh conditions, like too low/high temperature. Water must be
provided during transportation.
b. Management: Optimal standard conditions of housing (space,
temperature, light), feeding and watering be provided to the experimental
birds/animals.
c. Treatment: Minimum number of animals/birds be used in research
projects/schemes (as minimum number as acceptable for statistical
analysis). If the killing of the birds is required, it should also be minimum.
Animals/birds should not be exposed to drugs/chemicals/toxins
insecticides in the research, which are considered too fatal.
d. Slaughtering: Neck dislocation/overdosing of anesthesia are the
acceptable practices for killing of the experimental animals/birds, ifit is
deemed necessary.
e. Supportive therapy: Supportive treatment during experimentation should
be provided in order to maintain the health of experimental animals/birds
which include the provision of antibiotics in case of secondary infection,
electrolyte therapy and supplementation of vitamin and minerals.

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Chapter 2

COMMITTEE FOR ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR

RESPONSIBLE USE OF ANIMALS IN RESEARCH,
TEACHING AND PRODUCT TESTING

2.1 The Committee

In the light of above perspective, the humane and responsible use of animals was
the dire need of the scientists of the UAF for bringing their research and proposals as par
with the internationally acceptable standards as well as for getting their research findings
published in international journals and to vie for international grants. The committee
constituted with reference to Academic Section vide no A-4/220-84/31827 dated 08-08-
2014 is as follows:

Sr. No. Designation Name

1. Convener Prof. Dr. Laeeq Akbar Lodhi,
Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Science, UAF.
2. Member from Deptt. of Clinical Prof. (R) Dr. Ghulam Muhammad,
Medicine and Surgery Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery
UAF.
3. Member from Deptt. of Prof. Dr. Zafar Iqbal,
Parasitology Chairman, Department of Parasitology, UAF.
4. Member From NIFSAT Dr. Akmal Nazir
Assistant Professor, NIFSAT, UAF.
5. Member From lAS Dr. Mubarak Ali,
Assistant Professor, lAS, UAF
6. Member From Faculty of Social Dr. Sultan Ali Adil,
Science Professor/Director, Institute of Agricultural
and Resource Economics
7. Member From ORIC Mrs. Riffat Shamim, ORIC
8. Secretary/Member Dr. Muhammad Sohail Sajid,
Assistant Professor, Department of
Parasitology, UAF.

2.2 Terms of Reference (TOR) of the Committee

After the series of in-house meetings, the committee prepared the guidelines for:

i. Responsible use of animals in research, teaching and product testing to place

on website of the UAF

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ii. Making research proposals at par with the internationally acceptable
standards and to have published faculty/students research findings in
International Journals Guidelines are prepared consistent with the essential
requirements of the following international institutions and documents:

a. Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW)

(http://www.ufaw.org.uk/)

b. Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), NIH, USA

(http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/olaw.htm)

c. Institute of Laboratory Animal Research (lLAR), USA

(http://dels.nas.edu/ilar/)

d. International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving

Animals published by Council for International Organization of Medical
Sciences and the International Council for Laboratory Animal Science
(Greene, 2012)
(http://www.cioms.chlpublications/guidelines/1985textsofguidelines.htm)

e. International Council for Laboratory Animal Science (ICLAS) Ethical

Guideline for Researchers, ICLAS, Belgium
(http;lliclas.org/committees/ethics-and-animal-welfarecommittee)

f. Veterinary Ethics and Jurisprudence (Dua, 2004).

The committee framed the guidelines revolving around the core themes of 3Rs viz.
Replacement, Reduction and Refinement" (UFAW) for responsible use of animals in the
biological research, teaching and training at the UAF.

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Chapter 3

RULES, REGULATIONS AND REPONSIBILITIES OF THE INSTITUTIONAL

ANIMIAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEE (IACUC), UNIVERISTY OF
AGRICULTURE, FAISALABAD

3.1 Scope of IACUC

The IACUC is responsible to review all the projects (Faculty and graduate student study)
involving use of animals. whether that is a laboratory work or research. Reviewing
animal use in teaching (e.g. surgery practical) is also the responsibility of IACUC. After
approval, a project would be continuously monitored by the: IACUC to ensure the
compliance of standard protocol and animal care program. The facilities regarding animal
care would also be: inspected by IACUC. The outcomes of review will be: shared with
the concerned institutional officials for their consideration to take necessary actions.
Generally, the: main responsibilities of IACUC will revolve around:

a. Preparation of a general policy for animal care and use

b. Reviewing the university animal care program and implementation of

recommendations

c. Reviewing proposed projects for implementation of animal care program

and standard protocol prior to their submission and execution,

d. Monitoring of the facilities regarding animal care before initiation of the

project Although, it is an obligation of the IACUC 110 oversee and ensure the humane
use of the: animals in research and teaching but the responsibility of humane use lies
squarely on researchers who are performing research i.e, the principal investigator/team
leader/project manager/team manager, teachers and staff.

3.2 Rules, Regulations and Responsibilities of Principal Investigator/Team

Leader/Project Manager/Team Manager

Although, in a project, whole staff should have adequate knowledge about the project and
they must be well trained to carry out the research; but, it is 1:ht~ responsibility of
Principal: Investigator (PL/Team Leader (TL/Project Manager (PM)/Team Manager
(TM) to ensure the enactment of the: standard protocol according to the policies IOf
IACUC of UAF. All the: correspondence of IACUC regarding project reports, review,
results" annual surveys and their implications in a project must be carried out through
PI/TL/PM/TM and! he/she will be responsible for all the aspects of the project. Although,
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PI/TL/PM/TM is the person who is responsible f(I)O activities of the project but the main
responsibilities are:

a. Preparation and submission of the research protocols according to the: IACUC

guidelines and getting these approved prior to initiation of investigations.
h. Ensuring that all the members have adequate knowledge of IACUC approved
protocols and they are well-trained.
c. Performing the project research according to IACUC approval
d. Preparation aJt1CI submission of the reports as per IACUC requirements
e. Implementation of any change in the research protocol after its approval from
IACUC On inspection, if the PI/TL/PNL/TM is found negligent of not meeting
the: protocols and policies of IACUC then the project will be suspended by
IACUC by issuing suspension letter to PI/TUPM/TM and relevant funding
agencies.
3.3 Rules, Regulations and Responsibilities of Research Team

The members of the research team must he mentioned in the protocol which can be
comprised of PI/TL/PM/TM, Co-PI/Co·.'['L/Co-PM/Co-TM, research associates,
research assistants, students and technicians. Every member of the team will be
responsible to ensure that animal use in the research and teaching is consistent with the
guidelines of IACUC. Therefore, the whole research team of the project should have
adequate knowledge of the project and they must be well trained and dedicated to carry
out the research and teaching with a humane handling of animals.

3.4 Protocol Required for Various Types of Research

A. Use of live vertebrate animals in research

A detailed procedure of animal use in research fell' reviewing should be submitted to

IACUC if live vertebrate animals have to be: used DOT research or teaching purpose.

I. Brarnbell's five freedoms / animals rights

Animals right under human control revolve around their five freedoms which are
a. Freedom from hunger or thirst
i. Availability of quality feed to experimental animals ad libitum
ii. Provision of impurity free filtered water to experimental animals
iii. Feed and water requirement of the experimental animal must be
mentioned in the protocol
b. Freedom from discomfort

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i. Experimental animal must be kept in a well-controlled
environment with proper provision of temperature, humidity,
scheduled light intensity and ventilation. It must also be pathogens
and pest free and specific sanitation schedule is adopted,
ii. Experimental animals must be: well housed with proper bedding
material
c. Freedom from pain, injury or disease
i. Pain or injury to experimental animal must be as minimum as
possible
ii. Ideally animal experimentation must be pain free for animal but if
pain is exerted then it must be mentioned in protocol according to
UAF- IACUC pain code classifications with justification
d. Freedom to express (most) normal behavior
i. Experimental animals must be provided with proper space and they
must not be overcrowded
ii. Extra space: should be provided to animals as males can be more
aggressive.
iii. Proper facilities must be provided in housing system according to
the specie: behavior
iv. Accompany own kind in housing. Isolated hosing may cause up to
30% increase of the stress
c. Freedom from fear and distress
i. Must be: fret: from loud noises and vibrations
ii. Must be free from ultrasonic calls of predators
iii. Frequent changing of cages may also cause distress
II. Transport of dogs and cats
For transportation of animals to the: experiment site the following rules must be
considered
a. Animals can only be transported to experiment site if they are healthy. A.
certificate to this affect must be obtained from the local veterinarian
b. Animals in the advanced pregnancy must not be transported
c. In a container" animals of same species can be transported
d. With adult animals, unweaned puppies and kittens must not be transported
e. Transportation of female animals with males in the breeding season is not
permitted.
f. Separate cages must be used in a container for the transportation of vicious
animals

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g. For long distance: transportation, special attention must be given to the
feeding and watering of the: animals. They must be offered water every
six hours in the winter and four hours in the summer, Adult animals must
be fed after every twelve hours while" for young animals, it must be after
every four hours.
h. Animals must be exercised as late as possible before transportation.
i. An attendant must accompany animals if they have to be transported
through rail for a long distance of more than six hours.
j. On-roof transportation of animals should not be practiced, rather they
must be transported only inside: the vehicle with an attendant being there
for their care and management.
k. For transportation through air, container must be cleaned and. disinfected
and should have sufficient bedding material. Compartments must be
provided with controlled temperature for the international transportation of
the animals.

III. Transport of cattle and buffaloes

For the transportation of animals to the experiment site following rules must be
considered:
a. Only healthy cows and buffaloes an: permitted for transport to the
experimental she. A certificate to this affect must be obtained from the
local veterinarian
b. Each consignment must be properly labelled with details of consigner and
consignee including their names, telephone numbers, and addresses.
Vehicle number and its arrival time must be informed to consignee as well
as to IACUC of UAF.
c. Animals transportation must be accompanied with First-aid equipments.
d. Average space for each animal should be: more than two meter square
e. Suitable slope and platform must be used for loading animals.
f. For long distance transportation, feeding and watering of animals must be
given special attention.
g. Animals in the advanced pregnancy must not be transported with young
animal's.
h. Following precautions must be taken for transporting animals through rail:
l. An attendant must accompany the animals for their care and
management
2. Approximately ten adult cattle/buffaloes or fifteen calves can be
accommodated in a wagon on a broad gauge for the:
transportation. Similarly, ten calves or six adult cattle/buffaloes in
a metre gauge and six calves or Dour adult cattle/buffaloes in
narrow gauge can be: transported.

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3. At least 6 cm thick padding of straw should be placed on floor to
avoid any chance of injury,
4. For provision of proper ventilation to animals, the upper door of
one side must be opened.
5. Cattle wagon must be in the middle of the train and cooking in the
wagon must be prohibited in the train.
6. Milch animals must be milked twice a day and sufficient milk must
be provided to calves.
7. For loading and unloading of the animals, suitable ramps must be
used.
8. If possible, animals must be transported during night,
i. Following precautions must be observed for transporting animals through
goods vehicle:
1. Vehicles with special padding around sides and tail board should
be used and animal number must not be more than six in a vehicle,
2. A vehicle must be used only for animal transportation (cannot be:
used for other purpose).
3. An attendant must accompany the animals: for their care: and
management,
4. Animals must face the engine to avoid them being injured or
frightened

IV. Transport of sheep and goats

Following precautions must be taken for transporting animals
a. Animals can only be: transported to experiment site if they are healthy. A
certificate to this affect must be obtained from the local veterinarian
b. Each consignment must be properly labelled with details of consigner and
consignee including their names, telephone numbers, and addresses.
Vehicle number and its animal time must be: informed to consignee as
well as to IACUC of UAF.
c. Animal's transportation must be accompanied with First-aid equipment.
d. For loading and unloading of animals, suitable ramp must be used
e. Transportation of female animals with males must be prohibited

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f. In a wagon only the animals of the same specie must be transported and
partition should be provided if sheep and goats have: to be transported
together in a single wagon
g. Necessary ventilation should be provided in the transporting vehicle,
h. For long distance transportation, special attention must be: given to the
feeding and watering of the animals and ample amount of water and feed
must be provided to cope with any emergency.
i. At least S cm thick paddling of straw should be placed on the floor to
avoid any chance (If injury.
j. Animals can be fettered only if there is any chance of animal jumping,
k. Space requirements for goat should be equal to wooled sheep which is
given in Annexure 1 for both goods vehicle and railway transportations.
Capacity of rail wagon for animals has been given in Annexure II
l. Maximum of 40 animals can be kept in a goods vehicle having capacity of
4.5 to 5 tons.
m. Separate panels must be provided for goats, ewes, kids and lambs of less
than six months of age.

V. Transportation of poultry for research

For the transportation of chickens, guinea fowls, day old chicks, geese, ducks,
turkey poults, quails and turkeys, followings requirements must be considered

i) General requirements
a. Cleaned and sterilized container should be used for poultry transportation.
b. Poultry should be prevented from exposure to rain, sunlight and air blast
c. Favorable temperature for poultry transportation should be in the range:
from 15-25 C.
d. Birds' container must he properly ventilated.
c. Rigid non-collapsible material must be used for the transporting container.
f. Each consignment must be properly labelled with details of consigner and
consignee including their names, telephone numbers" and addresses.
Vehicle number and its arrival time: must be informed to consignee as
well as to IACUC of UAF.
g. Birds must not be transported over six hour journey continuously; rather
they must be inspected after every six hours.

ii) Requirements for turkey poults and day-old Chicks

a. Poults and day-old chicks must be packed and transported as SOOI1 as
possible after their hatching

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b. Watering and feeding of poults and chicks should be avoided before and
during transportation

iii) Requirements for poultry except turkey poults and day-old chicks
a. Poultry c:an only be: transported to the experiment site if they are healthy.
A certificate to this affect must be obtained from the local veterinarian,
h. In a container, only 1birds of same species and age must be transported,
c. Birds should be watered and fed before transportation and these facilities
must also be available during the transportation
d. Male and female stock cannot be transported together
e. In case of road travel, birds containing containers should not be piled up.
f. For rail transportation, an attendant must accompany the birds for their
care and management if transportation period is more than 12 hours.
g. For air transportation container must be provided with controlled
temperature and oxygen.
h. Space requirements for birds during transportation an: given in Annexure
III
Vl. Rules for keeping animals for breeding purpose
a. No constituent section of UAF is permitted to perform business of animal
breeding without prior approval from IACUC, UAF"
b. Hygienic measures must be adopted in animal houses. squalid
management conditions an: not permissible.
c. Animal cages must be comfortable and overcrowding must be: avoided
d. A trained attendant must be accompanied. the animals for their care and
management

VII. Rules for bio-medical wastes

The scientists working with the bio-medical wastes should read and follow the detailed
guidelines provided by the Biosafety committee of the University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad. However, following necessary instructions must be followed:
a. Bio-medical wastes should be treated and disposed by incineration
b. There must be common incineration site for the disposal of biomedical
waste and these must not be mixed with other waste
c. Separate bags must be used for the storage of biomedical wastes which
should be labelled with complete information,
d. Separate vehicle must be used for the transportation of biomedical waste
which should not be stored over 48 hours.

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B. Preserved vertebrates and procured tissue use in research
If preserved vertebrates mod procured tissues are proposed for use in the research, these
do not require approval from IACUC. Preserved tissues can be obtained from salvaged
animals, commercial sources and museums. However, a statement need to be submitted
to IACUC, UAF, confirming the use of preserved vertebrates/tissues in research with
their potential biohazards (if any).

C. Special considerations

I. Use of animals in collaborative research

If an investigator belonging to the UAF, 'wants to do a collaborative research with the

researchers from any other institution and all the research has to be completed at that
institution or an offsite location then the investigator is not required to submit the
protocol to IACUC for reviewing if protocol has already been approved at other
institution and funding is from that institute. However, the investigator is required to
submit the: approved protocol copy in the head institute.

II. Use of animals in the field studies

Field studies involving animals in research requiring blood collection or other invasive
procedures to conduct such kinds of field research, approval of protocol from IACUC is
necessary. So, Investigators must submit an animal use protocol to the IACUC for
approval.

III. Use of exempt category animals

Protocol approval from IACUC is exempted in various categories of research which

include vertebrate eggs" invertebrates, tissues from dead animals or commercial sellers
and commercially available bio-products.

IV. Animals use in teaching

It is the: responsibility of IACUC to ensure justified use of the animals in teaching,

Models and other sources should be given preference over the use of live animals.
Guidelines framed by American Society of laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP;
Brown et al, 1993) for animal surgery in research and teaching will be followed in
surgery and physiology, anatomy, nutrition, pathobiology and practical (If allied
disciplines, Briefly, IACUC of UAF will ensure the use of animals in ethically justifiable
and humane and that allied individuals who perform surgery or other aforementioned
procedures on animals are appropriately qualified and trained.
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3.5. Rules, Regulations and Responsibilities Regarding the New Principal
Investigator/Team Leader/Project Manager/Team Manager

A. Requirements before the arrival of new principal investigator/team

leader/project manager/team manager

New PI/TL/PM/TM must meet the: IACUC Chair to discuss for the preparation of new
protocols. The protocols formulated by the new PI/TL/PM/TM should also be approved
before the commencement of the research involving animals. If an external grant is
transferred from another institution to UAF, the new PI/TL/PM/TM should take approval
from IACUC even if the animal use protocol has received approval at another institution.
If the: PI/TL/PM/TM is changed within the UAF, the new PI/TL/PM/TM should got the
approval of protocols transferred to his/her name: before starting the project activities
related to the use of animals.
B. Requirements upon arrival of new principal investigators/team
leader/project manager/team manager

New PI/TL/PM/TM along with the research team must seek familiarity with the Rules
and regulations of IACUC as early as possible. This can include:
a. They have completed the basic training regarding animal use in the
research
b. They have gained adequate knowledge about the miles and regulations of
IACUC
c. PI/TL/PM/TM must make sure that all the team members an: listed in the
protocol
d. PI/TLIPM/TM must ensure that new staff is. familiar with the protocols.

3.6 General Rules to Prepare a Protocol for IACUC Approval

Followings must be: kept in mind for preparation of protocol for animal use in
research and teaching:
a. In submission form, proposed protocol must be detailed for the soundness
evaluation of the protocol.

b. Performa for permission of animals use in experiment must also be

submitted as given as Annexure IV

c. Number of animals proposed for the research must be justified according

to the requirement.
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d. Use of anesthesia (if any) must he fully described including its type,
dosage, frequency and route of administration etc.

e. Details of analgesics must be incorporated in the: proposed protocol if

pain is anticipated.

f. Complete description of the surgical procedures whether of survival and

non-survival type must be incorporated in the: draft.

g. Physical restraints which are required in animal oriented research must be

least painful.

h. If the project is ending up in the killing of animals, necessary protocol

should be detailed for humane killing.

University of Agriculture Faisalabad IACUC pain code classifications

University of Agriculture Faisalabad IACUC has classified the protocols in three:

categories depending upon the pain codes which are as follows:

a. Classification I: animal use in research with no pain

b. Classification II: animal use in research with pain exerted on them.
accompanied with appropriate use of anaesthetizes/analgesic/tranquilizers.
e. Classification III: animal use in research with pain exerted on them and
anesthesia/analgesic/tranquilizers are not used.

3. 7 Rules and Regulations Regarding Protocols Reviewing

For reviewing in the monthly meeting (or as scheduled by the IACUC, UAF), the
PI/TL/PM/TM must submit the proposed protocol at least 10 days before the meeting
time.

Initially, the Secretary at IACUC will review each protocol and return it back to
PI/TL/PM/TM if protocol is found incomplete in any aspect. The PI/TL/PM/TM would
be requested to present the protocol in front of the committee before the: initiation of the:
technical review. Majority of IACUC members must vote: in favour of the protocol for
its approval. Committee may approve, withhold pending/delay or reject the proposed
protocol after necessary review process.

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A. Approve protocols

Research proposals formulated according to rules and regulations of IACUC will be

determined as approved. A permission letter for conducting research will be issued to the
PI/TL/PM/TM after its approval.

B. Withheld pending protocols

If clarification or minor modifications will be required in the protocol then it may be
given status of "withheld pending".

C. Denial protocols
Research protocols might be denied because:

a. There are lot of confusions and IACUC reviewers are unable to understand it

b. protocols are not according to the standards of IACUC and justification is not
appropriate

c. The procedures described are insufficient for conducting research.

d. IACUC can also reject a research proposal if PI/TL/PM/TM is unable to respond

within the 30 days of additional information request.

D. Questions and appeals regarding IACUC reviewing

Any PI/TL/PM/TM may attend IACUC meeting (regular or special meeting) after the:
recommendation from the IACUC chair. Generally, this will be all about

a. Response to questions regarding ongoing research or protocol development

b. Point out the difficulties that are impeding the protocol approval

3.8 Rules and! Regulations Regarding Changes or Modifications in the

Approved Protocols

If any change in the approved protocol is necessary, then PI/TL/PM/TM of protocol can
submit the amendment to IACUC for approval. PI/TL/PM/TM must submit the:
amendment in written protocol with the detailed reason for changes in protocol. Copy of
supporting documents must be submitted to IACUC. After thorough reviewing new
proposed protocol can be approved, withheld or denied.
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3.9 Approval Period
Validity of an approved protocol will be maximally low years but that may be reviewed
and updated annually.

3.10 Annual Reports for Protoco1 Status

As mentioned above that reviewing of approved protocol is essential annually; so,

PI/TL/PM/TM of the project will be reminded through a letter at least six weeks earlier
for the submission of annual report to IACUC and it will be the responsibility of
PI/TL/PM/TM to submit the annual status report comprising of all requirements before
the due date. After reviewing, PI/TL/PM/TM will have to resubmit the amendments to
IACUC.

3.11 Triennial Resubmission

As mentioned earlier an approved protocol will be valid for a maximum period of five
years. If PI/TL/PM/TM of the project wants to continue after its expiry then then he/she
must resubmit the protocol. with all the amendments made in the previous protocol.
PI/TL/PM/TM may also include additional proposed changes in the: protocol (if any).
After a project expiry, animals in a protocol must be shifted to another IACUC approved
protocol, put up for adoption, released to the wild or donated to a local zoo.

3.12 Process for Investigation

A. Non-compliance and/or harms investigating process

In any protocol animals may be harmed either due to research process or due to
noncompliance of approved protocol. Non-compliance occurs when PI/TL/PM/TM and
team modify the approved protocol without IACUC permission or they prolong the:
research protocol beyond the approved period or they use the animals for research
protocol which is not approved by IACUC. It is: the responsibility of the PI/TL/PM/TM
to inform IACUC about the harms of protocol to animals. If IACUC receives any
complain about it then 1:h1e approved protocol will be suspended temporarily, Initial
investigation 'will be carried by IACUC chair with the help of another member; they may
investigate from PI/TL/PM/TM or his/her team, inspect the equipment and facilities
regarding protocol and refer the case to the committee if evidences will be found with
respect to the animal harms. A special meeting of IACUC to discuss the matter will be
called. PI/TL/PM/TM will be invited there to know his/her point of view. Committee
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may reinstate the temporarily suspended protocol if no harms to the animals under
research are found. Committee may approve: reinvestigation till next meeting or may
terminate the protocol if it is believed that harms to the animals have occurred and may
be harmful to animals if protocol is resumed.

B. Reporting concerns about animal care and use

IACUC has the responsibility to ensure the humane use of animals in research. Anyone
from the university can report about the inhumane use of animals in research to IACUC
anonymously. The IACUC will take actions after properly investigating the matter.
Animal-related emergencies should be reported immediately to the animal facilities
manager or the veterinarian.

3.13 IACUC Member Training

Training is necessary for every member of IACUC after his/her joining that will be
offered by the IACUC chair or a committee member upon the direction of the chair. The
new member must get familiar with the policies and procedures of IACUC and should
complete appropriate training. In addition, every monthly meeting will be a source for
IACUC member to get familiarity and training in specific areas of animal care and use.
For the orientation session of the IACUC launching and working for the scientists
involved in the animal research" the UAF can offer training time to time as and when
required.

Annexure I: Space requirement per sheep with respect to various age categories

Average Weight Required Space

(Kg) (m2)
Woolen Shorn
20 or less 0.18 0.16

>20-25 0.20 0.18

>25.30 0.23 0.22

>30 0.23 0.26

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Annexure II: Capacity of rail wagon for animals

Broad gauge Metre gauge Narrow gauge

1 2 3 4 5

Wagon with Wagon with Wagon with Wagon with

area <21.1m2 area 21.1 m2 area <12.5m2 area 12.5m2 and
and above above
70 100 50 60 50

Annexure III: Floor space requirements for poultry bird’s transportation

Sr. Category of Poultry Minimum Dimensions Birds No. in

No. floor space Length Width Height Container
(cm2) (cm) (cm) (cm)
1 Months old chickens 75 60 30 18 24

2 Three month old 230 55 50 35 12

chickens
3 Adult stock 480 115 50 45 12
(excluding geese,
turkeys)
4 Geese and turkeys 900 120 75 75 10 young’s

1300 75 35 75 2 growing

1900 55 35 75 1 grown up

5 Chicks - 60 45 12 80

6 Poult - 60 45 12 60

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Annexure IV

PERMISSION FOR ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS

Application to be submitted to UAF-IACUC for experimentation on animals

1. Name of the researcher with address

………………………………………………………………………

2. Registration number

……………………………………………………………………….

3. Name, registration no" and Address of the breeder whose animals will be used in

experiment stated in research proposal Performa A

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Animal Keeping Place (present)

…………………………………………………………

5. Experimental Place

………………………………………………………………………...

6. Duration of experiment

…………………………………………………………………….

Both Research Proposal Performa A and B are necessary to be attached with the

proposed animal experiment.

Date: ……………...... Signature

…………………………………….

Name and Designation PI/TL/PM/TM

……………………………. ………..
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Research Proposal Performa A.

(for New Experiments or for Extension in On-going: Experiments)

1. Title of the Project

……………………………………………………………………………… ……………

2. PI/TL/PM/TM
………………………………………………………………………………… …………

a. Name
……………………………………………………………………………………...

b. Designation
………………………………………………………………………………. …….

c. Institution/Department/

…………………………………………………………………………………….

d. Telephone No
…………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Staff detail
…………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. Funding Agency
………………………………………………………………………………… …………

5. Project Duration
………………………………………………………………………………… …………

6. Animals required

Species
Age
Animals numbers
Any other

7. Rationale for animal usage

a. Why is animal usage necessary for these studies?
b. Why are the particular species selected required?
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c. Why is estimated number of animals essential?
d. Similar experiments conducted in the country in the past. If so, the number of
animals. used and results obtained in brief
e. If yes, why new experiment is required?
f. Have similar experiments been made by any other international
organization/agency?
If so, their results in your knowledge.
8. Detail of all experimental procedures are given in proposal YES No
9. Explain with justification if experiment lies under University of Agriculture Faisalabad
IACUC Pain code classification III
…………………………………………………………….. ……………………………
10. Surgery Type
Survival Surgery Non-Survival Surgery

In case of Survival surgery, give details of

a. Surgical procedures,

b. Surgeons and para-medical staff

c. Postoperative care

d. Justification for more than one major surgeries on same animal

II. Methods of disposal post-experimentation

…………………………………………………………………………………….

12. Animal transportation methods if extra-institutional transport is envisaged.

13. Hazardous agents must be mentioned with justification if they have to be: used

14. Investigator must give justification if on-going experiment has to be extended

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Research Proposal Performa B
(INVEST1GATOR’S declaration)

1. I certify that I have determined that the research proposal herein is not
unnecessarily duplicative of previously reported research.

2. I certify that all individuals working on this proposal, and experimenting on the
animals, have been trained in animal handling procedures.

3. I shall maintain all the records as per format given below as Form B

Date: …………………. Signature ………………...…………………

Name of investigator ……………………….

(for UAF·IACUC usage)

Proposal no
…………………………………………………………………………………………
Receiving date
……………………………………………………………………………………...
Approval date
………………………………………………………………………………………
Expiry date
…………………………………………………………………………………………
Name of UAF-IACUC Chairperson
……………………………………………………………….

Date ….............................. Signature………………….

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THE BREEDING OF AND EXPERIMENTS OF ANIMALS
FORM A
Record of animal bred/acquired
(To be maintained by the breeder or the establishment)

Date No. of No. of No. of Name, Name of Name Signatur

of animals animals animals address animals address and e
Entr (Specif bred acquired and transferred registration
y y (Specif (Specify date (Specify no. of the
species, y date date of and date, establishmen
sex and of acquisition from species, t to whom
age) birth, , species, whom sex and transferred
species sex and acquire voucher/bil
and age) d l no.)
sex)

FORM B
Record of animal acquired and experiments performed
To be maintained by the investigator

Date No. of Name Date and Date/ Name and Certification of

of animals address and particulars period of address of the investigator
Entry (Specify registration of orders experiment person authorizing the
species, no. of the of grant of authorizing experiments that
sex and breeder permission the all conditions
age) form whom by the experiment specified for
acquired committee such an
with experiment have
voucher/bill been compiled
no. with

Signature

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Chapter 4

ESTABLISHMENT AN IACUC,
UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, FAISALABAD

Standard requirements for establishment of IACUC committee

As per tbt: guidelines by Anonymous (2011), this overseeing committee should comprise
of the following members:
i. A doctor of Veterinary Medicine
iii. Two scientists from different biological disciplines
iii. Scientist/Pl/TL/PM/TM/class instructor etc. 'who is incharge of animal facility of
the establishment concerned
iv. A scientist from outside the UAF.
v. At least one scientist experienced in research involving laboratory animals.
vi. A public member/ social worker to represent the general community to satisfy the
expected constraints of public towards proper use: and care of animals.

In addition, a specialist may be co-opted while reviewing special projects involving

hazardous agents such as radioactive substances and fatal animal and human pathogens.

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Proposed lAC1UtC for the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

i. A doctor of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Officer (Health), Civil

Veterinary Hospital, Liaqat Road,
Faisalabad
ii. Two scientists from (Efferent biological 1. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aslam
Mirza, Office of Research
Innovation and commercialization
2. Prof. Dr. Amer Jamil,
Department of Biochemistry
iii. Scientist/Pl/TL/PM/TM/class instructor Prof (R.) Dr. Ghulam Muhammad
etc. who is incharge of animal facility of
the establishment concerned
iv. A scientist from outside the UA Dr. Muhammad Hidayat Rasool,
Associate Professor, Department of
Microbiology, GC University
Faisalabad
v. At least one scientist experienced in Dr. Muhammad Imran Arshad,
research involving laboratory animals. Institute of Microbiology, UAF.
Dr. Muhammad Imran, Lecturer,
Department of Parasitology, UAF
vi. A public member/ social worker to Honorary Secretary, Society for
represent the general community to Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
satisfy the expected constraints of public (SPCA), Punjab, University of
towards proper use and care of animals Veterinary and Animal Sciences,
Lahore.
vii. Secretary of the Committee Dr. Muhammad Sohail Sajid,
Assistant Professor. Department of
Parasitology,

Time Frame:

The time frame for the members of the committee would be three years. However, the
same committee may continue if desired by the Vice Chancellor, UAF.

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Chapter 5

DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

5.1. Definitions

Animal house means a place where animals are reared/kept for experiments or testing
Purposes.

Biological means any preparation made: from organisms or micro-organisms or product

or metabolism and biochemical reactions intended for use in the diagnosis,
immunization or the treatment of human beings or animals or in research
activities pertaining thereto.

Bio-medical waste means any waste, which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment
or immunization of human beings or animals or in research activities.

Collaborative research means any research undertaken between two or more research
institution on an equal footing which does not involve any financial or monetary
consideration and is undertaken solely for the purpose of advancement of
scientific research and human welfare.

Experiments means any programme/project involving use of animal for the acquisition
of knowledge of a biological, psychological, ethological, physical or chemical
nature.

Institutional animal care and use committee means at body comprising of a group of
persons constituted tor the purpose of control and supervision of experiments on
animals performed in an establishment which is constituted and operated in
accordance with the procedures specified for the purpose 'by the committee.

Major Change means that the changes reviewer suggests in an article are very large.

Minor Change means that the changes you make to an article are very small and no one
would argue with them

Principal Investigator is the lead scientist for a particular well-defined science (or other
research) project, such as a laboratory study or clinical trial.

Project in contemporary business and science, is defined as a collaborative enterprise,

involving research or design that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.

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Protocol is the original draft of a diplomatic document" especially of the terms of a treaty
agreed to in conference and signed by the: parties

5.2. Abbreviations

Sr. No. Abbreviation Full Name

1. UAF University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
2. IACUC Institutional Animal Care and Use committee
3. PI Principal Investigator
4. Co-PI Cooperative Principal Investigator
5. PM Project manager
6. Co-PM Cooperative Project manager
7. TL Team Leader
8. Co-TL Cooperative Team Leader
9. TM Team Manager
10. Co-TM Cooperative Team Manager

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Chapter 6

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Acknowledgement
Draft is prepared jointly by Prof. (R.) Dr. Ghulam Muhammad, Department of
Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Surgery, UAF and Dr. Muhammad Sobail Sajid,
Assistant Professor, US. Pakistan Centre for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and
Food Security (USPCAS-AFS) & Secretary, Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee (1ACUC) of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. The participation of
all other members of the committee is highly acknowledged to complete this task.
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