Management of Animal Care and Use Programs in Research, Education, and Testing, Second Edition is the extensively expanded revision of the popular book published earlier this century. It serves as a first line management resource, providing for strong advocacy for advancing quality animal welfare and science worldwide, and continues as a valuable seminal reference for those engaged in all types of programs involving animal care and use.

Introduction/Historical Overview. Evolution of Laboratory Animal Program Management. Developing a Collaborative Culture of Caring. Organizational Responsibilities. Fostering Collaborative Roles & Responsibilities for Members of IACUCs and Other Oversight Bodies (committees). Bioethics for an Animal Care Program. Behavioral Management through Animal Training. Outreach Programs. Compliance, Assessment and Assurance. Compliance and Regulatory Programs. Globalization and Harmonizing Cultural and Regulatory Issues. Assessment and Accreditation Programs. Facilitating the Research Process: Understanding Performance vs. Engineering Standards and the Impact of Regulatory Burden. Program Management and Stewardship of Resources. Management of Human Resources. Education and Training. Fiscal Management. Occupational Health and Safety. Program Documentation & Monitoring. Utilizing Information Technology. Disaster Planning and Emergency Preparedness. Physical Plant. Facility Design, Planning & Renovation. Security and Communication Systems. Environment and Housing. Environmental Factors: Macro environment vs. Microenvironment. Small Animal Enclosures & Housing. Large Animal Enclosures & Housing. Agricultural Animals.Aquatics. Additional Unique Species. Husbandry. Basic Colony Management. Feed and Bedding. Watering Systems. Breeding. Biosafety & Biocontainment. Animal Health and Care. Veterinary Care. Behavioral Training as Part of the Health Care Program. Isolation, Quarantine and Biocontainment/Biosecurity. Surgery. Euthanasia. Conclusion. Future Directions. The Legal Arena: Impact on programs.