Animal Care Resources
The Animal Care Policy must be followed by all researchers conducting research using animals.
All individuals participating in animal care and use activities at the University of Winnipeg are obligated to assure well-being for all animals engaged in such activities.
If an adverse (affecting animal health/wellbeing) or unanticipated (not protocol described) event involving animals occurs, then the individual having knowledge of the event is obligated to report or assure the adverse/unanticipated event has been reported to the University Animal Care Committee using the Adverse/Unanticipated Event Notification Form
E-mail completed form to: Vivarium Director: r.cole@uwinnipeg.ca
Standards and guidance documents for study design and the ethical treatment of research animals are available from the Canadian Council on Animal Care.
All animal care certificate applicants are required to complete the online Animal User Training Program offered through the Nexus remote learning platform.
Additional animal users named on a certificate are required complete the Animal User Training Program before being given access to animals. Additionally, certificate holders must ensure animal users receive direct supervision until they demonstrate proficiency in animal handling and all research procedures, and indirect supervision (supervisor reachable in case of incident) thereafter.
The University Vivarium may have additional requirements for researchers using their facilities or animal under their care. Please contact the Vivarium Director before applying for an Animal Care Certificate.
Contact Inquiries
Direct any inquiries about Animal Care Resources to the Ethics Program Officer at ethics@uwinnipeg.ca.