Under the provision of its Funding Agreement, NHMRC requires all those in receipt of NHMRC funds who are involved with the care and use of non-human primates to comply with these guidelines.

Introduction

The care and use of non-human primates for scientific purposes must be conducted in accordance with the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (the Code) and relevant Commonwealth, state and territory legislation, and must be ethically reviewed and approved by an institutional animal ethics committee (AEC).

Many of the concerns associated with the use of non-human primates are common to those associated with the use of other sentient animals: the potential for pain, suffering or distress as a result of the impact of scientific procedures, the level of confinement experienced in a research setting, and the killing of animals for the purpose of the research.<

Contents 

Role of this document

Structure of this document

Definitions

Part A: Principles for the care and use of non-human primates for scientific purposes in Australia

Using non-human primates only when justified

Supporting the wellbeing of non-human primates

Avoiding or minimising harm, including pain and distress

Applying high standards of scientific integrity

Applying Replacement, Reduction and Refinement (the 3Rs) at all stages

Responsibilities of investigators and animal ethics committees

Part B: Guidelines for the care of non-human primates used for scientific purposes

Part C: Checklists and flowchart

Checklist: Assessing applications for AEC approval for projects involving non-human primates

Checklist: Inspections of facilities used for housing of non-human primates

Flowchart: Checkpoints in supply of non-human primates

Appendix 1: Process report

Appendix 2: Terms of reference and membership of the Animal Welfare Committee

Appendix 3: Terms of reference and membership of the Non-Human Primate Policy Revision Working Committee

Principles and guidelines for the care and use of non-human primates for scientific purposes | NHMRC

Under the provision of its Funding Agreement, NHMRC requires all those in receipt of NHMRC funds who are involved with the care and use of non-human primates to comply with these guidelines.