Veterinary Consultation for Use of Animals 
in Research, Teaching, and Training

Basic Information:  The principal investigator is required by University Policy and the Animal Welfare Act to consult an Emory University attending veterinarian in the planning of studies on animals prior to application for animal use to the IACUC.  Attending veterinarians may be contacted at the Division of Animal Resources 
(727-7423), Yerkes Primate Research Center (727-7712), or VA Medical Center
(321-6111 x2512).

Veterinarian Consulted:	
Date of Consultation:			
Title of Proposal:			
Principal Investigator:		
Animal Species:			

Emory Pain/Distress Class:   

1.	The PI must provide evidence that all personnel involved in the animal studies have consulted a VA occupational health nurse to receive a vaccination and health screen, or be enrolled in the Emory University occupational health and safety program for animal users.  The PI must also provide evidence that all personnel have completed mandatory videotape and computer-based testing before this protocol can be given approval.

2.	By law, animal procedures must be designed to minimize discomfort, distress and pain.  Are any of the procedures expected to cause more than momentary or slight discomfort, distress or pain?

3.	Briefly describe the procedures that might cause more than momentary or slight discomfort, distress or pain.

4.	The PI must consider alternatives to procedures that may cause more than momentary or slight discomfort, distress or pain.

a.	Are alternatives to proposed procedures (that might cause more than momentary or slight discomfort, distress or pain) available?  If "Yes", indicate what alternatives are available.

b.	How were alternatives judged not to be available?

5.	For procedures that may cause more than momentary or slight discomfort, distress or pain, is the use of appropriate sedatives, analgesics or anesthetics proposed?

6.	The use of paralytics without anesthesia is forbidden by law.  Is paralytic use proposed?

7.	Will animals that experience severe or chronic pain or distress be euthanized if the pain or distress cannot be relieved?

8.	Have clearly defined endpoint (euthanasia) criteria been proposed for animals?

9.	Will medical care be provided by a qualified veterinarian?

10.	Are all personnel who will conduct animal experiments qualified and trained to do so?

11.	Are pre-operative and post-operative procedures in accordance with established veterinary medical practices?

12.	Will aseptic techniques (including the use of sterile gloves, sterile gown, cap, face mask, and sterile instruments be used for major survival surgeries?

13.	Will a dedicated surgical facility be used for major survival surgeries on non-rodents?

14.	Will animals be used in more than one major survival surgery?  If so, is this scientifically justified in the proposal?

15.	Are the methods of euthanasia consistent with the recommendations of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia?

16.	Other comments: