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Implementation of the Updated AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition

NIH is seeking input from the public regarding any concerns they may have with the updated American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition. The PHS Policy, IV.C.1.g., requires that Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) reviewing PHS-conducted or supported research projects determine that methods of euthanasia used will be consistent with the recommendations of the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia, unless a deviation is justified for scientific reasons in writing by the investigator. The AVMA has issued and posted an update to the 2007 Guidelines on Euthanasia with a new title, AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition available at https://www.avma.org/KB/Policies/Documents/euthanasia.pdf (PDF).

For more information, see NIH Guide Notice, NOT-OD-13-048, and Federal Register Notice, Doc# 2013-06661 (PDF).

Comments Deadline: May 31, 2013 11:59:59 PM EDT

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Comment List:
  1. Part I - Introduction and General Comments
  2. Part II - Methods of Euthanasia: M1. Inhaled Agents
  3. Part II - Methods of Euthanasia: M2. Noninhaled Agents
  4. Part II - Methods of Euthanasia: M3. Physical Methods
  5. Part III - Methods of Euthanasia by Species and Environment: S2. Laboratory Animals
  6. Part III - Methods of Euthanasia by Species and Environment: S5. Avians
  7. Part III - Methods of Euthanasia by Species and Environment: S6. Finfish and Aquatic Invertebrates
  8. General Comments - All Other Parts





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Collection of this information is authorized under 5 U.S.C. 301; 44 U.S.C. 3101. The primary use of this form is to seek input from the public on any concerns regarding the updated AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition. NIH will consider all comments. This information will be used by staff of the NIH, its contractors and others, for the purpose of reviewing, collating or analyzing the public’s concerns and determining clarifications on implementation. Submission of this information is voluntary. By providing comments, you are consenting to their consideration and use by the NIH. Comments received before the close of the comment period may be made available on the OLAW website. NIH will not post comments that are not related to the AVMA Guidelines or that NIH has determined as inappropriate or offensive. Personally identifiable information (except for organizational affiliations and addresses) will be removed by NIH prior to making comments publicly available. Please do not submit confidential business information.

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