Scientists' attitudes toward Animal Care and Use Committees

The major results of this survey of scientists' attitudes toward institutional oversight Committees are: overwhelming support that ACUCs be charged with review of experimental protocols and ensuring compliance with national standards governing humane use of animals. Virtually unanimous agreement that both veterinarians and investigators serve on ACUCs as members. Other types of persons most favored for membership include nonscientists, noninstitutional affiliated people, and laboratory animal technicians. Majority support for ACUC review of student projects involving animals.