INFORMATION SOURCES
The Secretary of Agriculture has been given the responsibility of establishing a laboratory animal information service at the National Agricultural Library (NAL). Information available from the Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) of the NAL includes Quick Bibliographies on general subject areas and Search Tips Series on specific humane procedures topics.
Services provided will include information to
1- aid employee training
2- avoid unintended duplication of animal experimentation
3 - and improve methods which could reduce or replace animal use and minimize pain and distress in animals.