Federal Regulations

Animal care and use activities associated with projects funded through the Public Health Service (PHS) must comply with regulations set forth by the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW).

• PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
• NIH Tutorials on Animal Care and Use
• U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training

USDA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the main body involved in the regulation of animal use.  USDA-regulated species include all live or dead warm-blooded animals used in research except rats of the genus Rattus, and mice of the genus Mus bred for research. 

• Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC), US Department of Agriculture
• AWIC Animal Legislation and Policies

UWF Credentials: 

USDA Registration #58-R-0156