Animal Ethics

Closing dates for submission of new applications	Meeting dates
	25 January (postponed until 17 February)
20 February 2012	6 March 2012
23 March 2012	18 April 2012
07 May 2012	23 May 2012
31 May 2012	20 June 2012
09 July 2012	31 July 2012
30 August 2012	19 September 2012
21 September 2012	19 October 2012
08 November 2012	29 November 2012

All animal research and teaching conducted under the auspices of this university should uphold the “Three R" principles for humane animal research, namely:

Replacement of so-called “sentient” animals wherever possible, with “non-sentient” research models or systems in order to eliminate the use of animals that can experience unpleasant sensations.

Reduction of the numbers of animals in experiments by design strategies that facilitate use of the smallest number that will allow valid information to be obtained from the study.

Refinement of animal sourcing, animal care practices and experimental procedures to eliminate physical and psychological distress within limitation imposed by the objectives of the research.

Do I need ethics clearance for my study?

Ethics clearance must be obtained for the use of all live non-human vertebrates and higher invertebrates such as the advanced members from the Cephalopoda and Decapoda, including eggs, fetuses and embryos ( where development of an integrated nervous system is evident) in research and teaching activities (SANS 10386:2008).

Winston Beukes
Administrative Officer:
Animal Ethics

Phone: 021 808 9003
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