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CCAC Publishes New Guidelines on Zebrafish
The CCAC guidelines: Zebrafish and other small, warm‑water laboratory fish is now available. This guidelines document, along with its associated frequently asked questions, addresses conditions normally present in laboratories housing zebrafish and other small, warm-water fish, and provides a framework for the implementation of evidence-based practices, with the aim of improving the welfare of these animals.
The document provides information for investigators, study directors, animal care committees, facility managers, veterinarians, and animal care staff to help facilitate improvements in both the care given to zebrafish and other small, warm-water laboratory fish, and the manner in which experimental procedures are performed. It is based on expert peer advice and current interpretation of scientific evidence, and has received extensive peer review.
The CCAC would like to thank all of the volunteer experts who participated in the development of this guidelines document. Your insights and expertise are deeply valued and we truly appreciate the important role you play in the development of CCAC’s high standards for the ethical care and use of animals in Canadian science.
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