Quicklinks

• Animal Ethics Application Form (opens in a new window)
• Observational Field Research Application Form (opens in a new window)
• Adverse Events Report (opens in a new window)
• Amendment Request Form (opens in a new window)
• Progress and Final Report Form (opens in a new window)
• Reciprocal Agreement Notification Form (opens in a new window)
• ACEC Expression of Interest Form (opens in a new window)

These monitoring sheets are examples only. Please modify to suit your project, procedure, animal species or strain.

• Animal Monitoring Sheet-Basic
• Animal Monitoring Sheet- Detailed
• Animal Monitoring Sheet – Post Surgical
• Animal Monitoring Sheet – Tumour Progression
• Animal Monitoring Sheet – With Scores
• Body Condition Scoring
• Cage Monitoring Sheet

• Matters to consider when completing your ACEC application (DOCX, 51.19 KB) (opens in a new window)
• ACEC species, purpose and procedure descriptions (DOCX, 67.73 KB) (opens in a new window)
• ACEC amendment guidelines (DOCX, 52.17 KB) (opens in a new window)
• A guide to the care and use of Australian native mammals in research and teaching (opens in a new window)
• Best practice methodology in the use of animals for scientific purposes (2017) (opens in a new window)
• Guidelines to promote the wellbeing of animals used for scientific purposes (opens in a new window) (NHMRC)
• Three Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) (opens in a new window)
• AVMA guidelines for the euthanasia of animals: 2013 Edition (opens in a new window)
• Collaborative research (ARRP Guideline 3) (DOCX, 869.63 KB) (opens in a new window)
• An introduction to camera trapping for wildlife surveys in Australia (opens in a new window)
• Ethical guidelines for students using animals and animal tissues for educational purposes (PDF, 64.21 KB) (opens in a new window)
• Common issues encountered during inspections of animal research establishments (opens in a new window) (NSW Department of Primary Industries)
• PREPARE Guidelines (opens in a new window) (Norecopa: Norway)
• ARRIVE Guidelines (opens in a new window) (National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research: UK)

• Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, 2018 (opens in a new window)
• ACEC Frequently Asked Questions (DOCX, 68.46 KB) (opens in a new window)
• Tips for improving the quality of your ACEC application (DOCX, 49.04 KB) (opens in a new window)
• Alternatives to using animals (DOCX, 49.95 KB) (opens in a new window)
• Animal Welfare Committee – National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (opens in a new window)
• NSW Department of Primary Industries (opens in a new window)
• Animal Welfare – NSW Department of Primary Industries (opens in a new window)
• Animal Ethics Infolink (opens in a new window)
• ETRIS (Education and Training Resources in In-vivo Sciences) (opens in a new window)
  ETRIS is an open access e-learning website developed by the University of Leeds to support the provision of research, education and training in in-vivo physiology, pharmacology and related disciplines.
• Humane endpoints in laboratory animal experimentation (opens in a new window)
  This website trains you how to monitor welfare in laboratory animals, identify endpoints and define responsibilities. You learn how to apply humane endpoints, which improves the scientific quality of your research. E-learning and training modules are also available. Users need to create an individual account.

• Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (opens in a new window)
• Animal Research Act 1985 (opens in a new window)
• Animal Research Regulation 2010 (opens in a new window)

Animal ethics information sessions are held periodically. If your research involves working with animals we encourage you to attend a session to find out more about:

• Animal ethics – introduction and history
• Legislation regarding animal use in research and teaching
• Responsibilities of investigators who use animals
• The ACEC application process.

These information sessions are aimed primarily at Higher Degree Research students; however, course advisors and supervisors are also welcome to attend.