RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMANE ANIMAL RESEARCH (cont)
The P.I. sets the example for humane animal research. She or he should instill into co-workers a serious attitude toward research animals. Loud music and boisterous conduct should be prohibited because this distresses animals and detracts from the sense of importance of the research. A humane approach to animal experimentation can have a positive and lasting effect on technicians and students.
The laboratory animal technician must be an integral part of the research team and the P.I. should assure that procedures and goals of the project are available to them before the study begins. Lines of communication must be opened with technicians to encourage reporting of animal problems.