Constitution of International Animal Ethical Committee (IAEC) 

There are 8 members in the AIEC including:

  1. The chairperson.
  2. 2 scientists from 2 different biological sectors.
  3. A scientist from the outside of the institute.
  4. A non-scientist socially aware member.
  5. A CPCSEA nominee.
  6. A scientist in-charge of the animal facility of the institute. 
  7. A Veterinarian.
  8. Microbiologist/Pathologist. 

Explain the CPCSEA guidelines for Breeding and Stocking of Animals

Breeding of Animals;

Breeding of animals for the purpose of experiment can be carried out only by a registered institute. If the registration is Denied or Cancelled, breeding must be stopped immediately. 
  • The Application should be in the specified format to the Member-Secretary or any other authorized member of the committee (IAEC). 
  • If the Member-secretary or the authorized officer is satisfied to the premises, position and quality of animal house where the breeding will be conducted as described in the application, then the applicant may be applicable for the registration. 
  • Conditions for the experiments on animal should be specified by the Member-secretary or the authorized member at the time of registration. After Registration, the institute must follow these conditions. 

Stocking of Animals:

  1. Animal House must be located at a Quite place, away from Traffic. 
  2. The animals must be kept away from the adverse conditions of the weather and must be kept in hygienic condition. 
  3. Animal Cages must be Big and Comfortably.  
  4. The quality of cages should comply with proper standards laid down by the Indian Standard Institute
  5. Trained and experienced Members should take care of the animals before and after experiment. 
  6. The arrangement for the looking after of the animals in the Holidays and off hours must be satisfactory. 
  7. Detailed specifications of the Breeding, Housing, Types of experiments must be mentioned to the IAEC by the institution. 

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