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Origins of US Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and
David K Johnson1, Louis J DeTolla2, Paul W Houghton3
1Cascades Biosciences Consultants, Sisters, Oregon.
Abstract:
The US Government Principles for the use of animals in research are a landmark statement of ethical values and guidance for the biomedical research community. However, when The Principles were introduced, a context was not provided for their source or foundation. The US Government Principles were formulated with input from the Council of Europe, World Health Organization, and US Interagency Research Animal Committee. The Principles continue to provide an ethical foundation for the biomedical research community.
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