Animals (Laboratory & Wild)

The President's Committee on Animal Care (PCAC) is responsible for overseeing all animal care and use undertaken by members of the University of Regina and to ensure compliance with institutional and the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) standards.

Animal Use Protocols (AUP) form are prerequisites for approval of animal-related research and teaching.  These forms must be completed and approved by PCAC prior to the commencement of research or teaching. 

For more information on animal use and care and the AUP forms, please visit the Office of Research Services/For Faculty and Staff/Ethics, Animal Care and Hazardous Materials/Animal Care

Human Safety when Using or Caring for Animals

For information on human safety considerations when using or caring for animals, please refer to the Biosafety Program, Section 2 - Animals (800 KB) and contact the UofR Biosafety Officer for more information.

Using or Caring for Animals during Travel & Fieldwork

For more information on using or caring for animals during Travel and Fieldwork, please refer to the Travel & Fieldwork Safety section of our webpage.