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The NHMRC Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) has primary responsibility to advise the Research Committee of NHMRC on all matters pertaining to the conduct and ethics of animal experimentation. The AWC also is responsible for the regular review and, if necessary, revision of the Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Experimental Purposes, and other NHMRC documents related to animal welfare. Other policies which are available on-line are: Policy on the use of Non-Human Primates in Medical Research - background notes for investigators, animal ethics committees and animal care staff on the care and use of non-human primates in medical research. Guidelines on Monoclonal Antibody Production (2001) - this document was developed in response to recognition of the growing need for further emphasis on the principles of Replacement and Refinement as they apply to the use of animals for the production of monoclonal antibodies. Policy on the Care of Dogs used for Scientific Purposes - this policy has been developed by the Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) in response to the Committee's concern about the housing and care of dogs in some research and teaching institutions. Guidelines on the Use of Animals for Training Surgeons and Demonstrating New Surgical Equipment and Techniques - this document was developed in response to requests from Animal Ethics Committees (AECs) for guidance when they are considering applications for the use of animals to train surgeons in new techniques and how to use new technology.
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