Regulations, Standards & Requirements

DoW Regulations and Standards

MSR 6025.02 The Care and Use of Animals in DoW Research (337 KB)
This DHA multi-service regulation describes, in depth, requirements for the use of animals in DoW programs.

Department of War Instruction 3216.01 Use of Animals in DOW Programs
DOW Instruction 3216.01 provides complete description of the use of animals in DoW conducted and supported research and training.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation: Animal Welfare Clause
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation: Animal Welfare Clause provides description of the conditions for the use of animals in DoW conducted and supported research and training.

DOW Protocol Format
This is the protocol format required for all intramural DoW laboratories.

Federal Regulations and Standards

Animal Welfare Act and Regulations
Federal laws and regulations governing the use of animals in research and testing. Administered by the USDA.

The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Description of information found in the Guide and link to the full text.

U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training Principles
Must be used by any government agency sponsoring research or teaching involving the use of laboratory animals.

AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia
PHS policy requires that euthanasia methods be in accordance with this report unless scientifically justified.

PI Resources:

• ACURO Appendix
• ACURO Policy on Work in Foreign Countries Enclosure 1 (International Protocol Format)
• ACURO Policy on Work in Foreign Countries Enclosure 2 (International Institutional Certifications)
• ACURO Policy on Work in Foreign Countries Enclosure 3 (International Protocol Change Form)

ACURO Policies:

• ACURO Reporting Policy
• ACURO Extramural Site Visit Policy
• ACURO Protocol Change Policy
• ACURO Intramural Inspection Policy
• ACURO Submission Policy
• ACURO Policy on Work in Foreign Countries
  • ACURO Policy on Work in Foreign Countries Enclosure 1 (International Protocol Format)
  • ACURO Policy on Work in Foreign Countries Enclosure 2 (International Institutional Certifications)
  • ACURO Policy on Work in Foreign Countries Enclosure 3 (International Protocol Change Form)

Questions regarding ACURO should be directed to ACURO at Phone: 301-619-6694, Email:Usarmy.detrick.medcom-usamrmc.other.acuro@health.mil