UGA’s Research Animal Resources Program received full accreditation from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, International.
University officials were notified on March 20 of the accreditation in a letter from the AAALAC that commends UGA for “a knowledgeable and dedicated animal care staff, an excellent level of documentation, a high level of sanitation, excellent veterinary care program, a fully implemented environmental enrichment program and improvements at the farms.”
Accreditation by AAALAC, a voluntary program, ensures the highest quality of animal care and use in research. Accredited institutions must meet rigorous standards to ensure the high-quality care and welfare of research animals.
