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Animal Care and Use Program

Training & resources

Working with animals training program

The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) requires that all personnel who work with animals in teaching or research at UFV must be knowledgeable about the principles of humane experimental science and ethical issues associated with the use of those animals. This also includes knowing the 3Rs tenet (Reduce, Refine, Replace) and understanding the risks of working with animals.

To meet this educational goal, UFV has developed an online training course based on the CCAC modules available through Blackboard (myClass). These training requirements are mandatory for all animal users (instructors, researchers, staff, and students).

Get started in CCAC training and become certified

To enroll yourself or your students in the training, email acc@ufv.ca. Provide the Animal Care Committee with your Banner ID or your class list with student numbers to have your students enrolled in the training. Once certified you will not be required to re-take the modules unless the CCAC policies change.

Are you a newly appointed Animal Care Committee member?

We are happy to arrange your training and a personal tour of UFV's animal facilities.

Standard Operating Procedures

ACC SOP 311: Animal Based Projects Involving Two or More Institutions (coming soon)

ACC SOP 403: Animal Welfare Assessment (coming soon)