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Searching for Alternatives

Alternatives Search Assistance



Librarian assistance with alternatives searches required by the USDA and animal use and care protocols:


Mary W. Wood
mwwood@ucdavis.edu
530/754-9122  

Librarian
UCDavis Center for Animal Alternatives Information
Carlson Health Sciences Library
University of California, Davis


USDA Policies #11 and #12
make clear that alternatives searches are required for all animal use protocols potentially causing pain or distress to animal subjects. Details of the search must include keywords used, years covered, and databases searched. All three Rs must be addressed: replacement, reduction and refinement.

The UCDavis Center for Animal Alternatives Information
can help with any alternatives searches, including search strategy, database selection, and general guidance.
Although the alternatives search is officially for protocols that cause more than slight or momentary pain, even studies involving non-painful procedures can benefit from the information in revealing useful refinements for husbandry and animal handling techniques.

Request
mwwood@ucdavis.edu
530/754-9122
530/752-4718 fax

The Center's website and the Library's resources provide information and links on how to succcessfully search for alternatives, including the terminology, search stategy, and databases.


UCDavis Center for Animal Alternatives Information
Carlson Health Sciences Library
University of California, Davis

Updated 2/13/07


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