Animal Care Process Step-by-Step

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Step 1: Submit a scientific project proposal to an agency

Applications and Proposals

Submitting an Application

Getting Signatures

Gain access to AMS Software

Request AMS Access for New Users

Use PREPARE guidelines for animal experimental design

Step 3: Submit a proposal

Animal Care Policies and Guidelines

Access the AMS Software

AMS training tools

Support from AMS Local Administrators

Step 4: McGill's Animal Care Committee reviews all aspects of the project

Animal Care Committees

Terms of Reference

Step 5: Complete mandatory animal care training

Animal Care Training Program

Basic Level Theory Course

Advanced Level Theory Course

Wildlife in the Lab

Wildlife in the Field

McGill approves the project for one year

Animal Management System (AMS) software

Step 7: Take advantage of assistance offered

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Occupational Health Program for Animal Related Activities

Contact a Member of the Animal Care Team

Step 8: Quality Assistant follow-up

Quality Assistance Program

ALPHA Certificate

Policies and Guidelines

Step 9: Submit another proposal (after one year)

AMS online software

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