Scientific and Humane Issues in the Use of Random Source Dogs and Cats in Research

Review

Excerpt

In response to a request of Congress, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) charged the National Academies to critically examine the general desirability and necessity of using random source dogs and cats in NIH-funded research, and the specific necessity of using dogs and cats from Class B dealers for such research.

Publication types

  • Review

Grants and funding

This study was supported by the National Institutes of Health through Contract Number N-01-OD-4-2139 Task Order #207.