Clarification of OLAW’s Position on Rodent Cage Changes
OLAW has written a letter to the Editor of Lab Animal to provide clarification on rodent cage changes. Read more at http://1.usa.gov/1ePUCWx. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - October 25, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

64th AALAS National Meeting: October 27-31, Baltimore, MD
The 64th AALAS National Meeting will be held on October 27-31, 2013 in Baltimore, MD. Learn more at http://www.aalas.org/nationalmeeting/. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - October 23, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

SCAW IACUC Training Workshop: October 27, Baltimore, MD
The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) will present an IACUC Training Workshop on October 27, 2013 in Baltimore, MD. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - October 22, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

OLAW Guidance for PHS-Assured Institutions Following Government Shutdown
OLAW has extended reporting deadlines for PHS-Assured institutions to compensate for the government shutdown period. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - October 22, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

OLAW Closed due to Lapse in Federal Government Funding
The continuing resolution to fund many Federal government operations expired at midnight EDT on Monday, September 30, 2013. OLAW is now closed due to the lapse in Federal government funding. See full article for OLAW systems and services that may be impacted. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - October 1, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

“AVMA Guidelines” Webinar Available for Viewing
A recording of the OLAW Online Seminar, The AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition, held September 19, 2013 has been posted on the OLAW website. The recording and supporting materials can be found at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/educational_resources.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - September 26, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

MSMR Workshop: October 7-9, Portland, OR
The Massachusetts Society for Medical Research (MSMR) will present “The Three I’s: IACUCs, IBCs & IRBs” on October 7-9, 2013 in Portland, OR. For more information, go to http://www.msmr.org/index.html. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - September 23, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: September Issue
Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW and USDA" responds to the topic "Using research animals as sentinels" in the September 2013 issue. See http://go.usa.gov/7br. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - September 13, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

AVMA Guidelines: September 19, OLAW Webinar
Join OLAW for a webinar: “The AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition” on September 19, 2013 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm ET. For program information, go to http://go.usa.gov/rpu5. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - September 10, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

SCAW IACUC Training Workshop: September 16, Memphis, TN
The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) will present an IACUC Training Workshop on September 16, 2013 in Memphis, TN. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - September 3, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

Federal Register Notice on Implementation of the Revised International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals
On August 26, 2013, NIH published a Federal Register Notice on Implementation of the Revised International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals (Doc# 2013-20740). (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - August 30, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

Position Available – USDA, Animal Welfare Information Center
USDA's National Agricultural Library is actively recruiting a Program Leader at the GS-13 level for the Animal Health and Welfare Program. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - August 28, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

IACUC 101/201 Workshops: September 11-12, Portland, OR
IACUC 101/201 Workshops will be held September 11-12, 2013 in Portland, OR. This educational program is for IACUC members, IACUC affiliates, and individuals responsible for their institution (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - August 9, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

Grant and Contract Submission Requirements Regarding the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition
has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on August 7, 2013, NOT-OD-13-098. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - August 7, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news

Implementation of the Revised International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals
has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on August 2, 2013, NOT-OD-13-096. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - August 2, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: news