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NHMRC Policy on the Care of Dogs used for Scientific Purposes

Summary information
Publishing date: 
1997
Status: 
Rescinded
Reference number: 
EA12
Available in print: 
No - PDF only
Further information: 
nhmrc.publications@nhmrc.gov.au

Synopsis

These Guidelines were revised in 2009. These revised guidelines may be found here

The use of companion animals such as dogs for medical and scientific research and teaching is strongly opposed by some members of the general public, and is generally a highly emotive and controversial issue.

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