f6098d8b__and_Use_of_Laboratory_Animals__Comments
[ID] 372 [Entry Date] 04/21/2011 at 04:37:41 PM [Affiliation] Self [Comments] 
Comment 1: I recommend against the adoption of these guidelines. The science behind many of these recommendations is questionable. The added expense of the methods and the added paperwork burden on investigators and support staff will increase the cost to the taxpayer to produce less research. At a time when the US can ill afford to put itself at a disadvantage in its ability to conduct innovative biological and behavioral research, these standards are proposed. The effects on animal health and well being are questionable (at best). The effects on research, technology, innovation, and the number of bright young US researchers that choose to pursue animal research is almost assured. I strong oppose the proposed revised guidelines. Comment 2: I strongly oppose this. See prior comment for reasons supporting this opposition.
Listing of Public Comments on Proposed Adoption and Implementation of the Eighth Edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals