Animal Welfare

Scope: This guide provides direction in locating animal welfare information at the UM Libraries. It covers information on animals involved in research, testing and teaching, alternatives to animal use, training and education of animal caretakers or technicians, etc. analgesia, anesthesia and euthanasia, transportation and acquisition of, humane treatment, environmental factors, animal management, institutional animal care and use committees, philosophies, and animal behavior.

For more information email the subject specialist Damon Austin at daustin(at)umd.edu or phone (301) 405-9666.

Table of Contents

• Locating Information Using the Catalog
• Bibliographies and Resource Guides
• Encyclopedias and Handbooks
• Databases, Indexes, and Abstracts
• Guidelines
• Internet Resources
• Legislation and Regulations
• Licensed Dealers, Exhibitors, and Registered Facilities
• Organizations

Locating Information Using the Catalog

animal experimentation
animal health
animal models in research
animal rights
animal welfare
bioethics
laboratory animals
vivisection

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Bibliographies and Resource Guides

Allen, Tim and Karen Clingerman.
Animal Care and Use Committees.
(Special Reference Briefs 92-16, Updates SRB 90-06). Beltsville, Md: National Agricultural Library, 1992.
LOCATION: Government Documents SUDOC
CALL NUMBER: A17.24:92-16

Kreger, Michael D.
Animal euthanasia : January 1990 - November 1997
Beltsville, Md. : USDA, ARS, National Agricultural Library, [1997]
Special reference briefs series; SRB 98-01
LOCATION: Government Documents SU Docs
CALL NUMBER: A 17.24:98-

Kistler, John M. Animal rights : a subject guide, bibliography, and Internet companion
Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2000.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Stacks
CALL NUMBER: Z7164.C45 K57

Manzo, Bettina.
The Animal Rights Movement in the United States, 1975-1990: An Annotated Bibliography.
Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow, 1994.
LOCATION: McKeldin Stacks
CALL NUMBER: HV4764.M23 1994

Harnack, Andrew, ed.
Animal rights: opposing viewpoints
San Diego, CA: Greenhave Press, 1996.
LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Controversial Issues section [non-circulating
CALL NUMBER: HV4711.A58 1996

Smith, Cynthia Petrie.
Animal welfare and ethics resources for youth and college agricultural educators.
Beltsville, MD : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, National Agricultural Library, Animal Welfare Information Center, 2000.
LOCATION: Government Documents SU Docs
CALL NUMBER: A 17.27/3:6

Larson, Jean A.
Audio-Visuals Relating to Animal Care, Use and Welfare.
Animal Welfare Information Center Series No. 2000-01
Updates AWIC Series no. 96-01 March 2000.
LOCATION: Government documents and also available Online.
CALL NUMBER: A17.27:2000-01

Parker, John James. The care and use of live animal collections in environmental education.
Eugene, OR: Microform Publications, College of Human Development and Performance, University of Oregon, 1987.
Note: Thesis (M.Ed.)--Pennsylvania State University, 1985.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Periodicals Room Microfiche
CALL NUMBER: QH541.0257 1985a

Current Bibliographies in Medicine. Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, N0. 89-15 January 1985-Dec. 1989.
LOCATION: Government Documents SUDOC
CALL NUMBER: HE20.3615/2:89-15

Current Bibliographies in Medicine. "Laboratory Animal Welfare."
National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, N. 93 -1, January 1992-Dec. 1992.
LOCATION: Government Documents SUDOC
CALL NUMBER: HE20.3615/2:93-1

Directory of Resources on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences.
Beltsville, Md.: National Agricultural Library, 1995- . (AWIC Resource Series)
LOCATION: Government Documents SUDOC
CALL NUMBER: A17.27/3:

Kreger, Michael D., editor.
Environmental Enrichment for Nonhuman Primates Resource Guide: January 1992 - February 1999.
Beltsville, MD: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, National Agricultural Library, Animal Welfare Information Center, [1999]
AWIC resource series ; no. 5
LOCATION: Government Documents SU Docs
CALL NUMBER: A 17.27/3:5

Allen, Tim.
Ethical and Moral Issues Relating to Animals. January 1986-February 1993.
National Agricultural Library Quick Bibliography Series. QB 93-29.
LOCATION: Government Documents SUDOC
CALL NUMBER: A17.18/4:93-29

Allen, Tim, editor.
Information resources for institutional animal care and use committees: 1985-1999
Beltsville, Md. : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, National Agricultural Library, Animal Welfare Information Center, [2000]
LOCATIONS: Government Documents Microfiche CALL NUMBER: A 17.27/3:7
Government Documents SU Docs CALl NUMBER: A 17.27:7

Jensen, D'Anna J.B., Michael D. Kreger, Jennifer L. Lyons-Carter.
Information Resources for Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, and Cephalopods Used in Biomedical Research (Rev. Ed.).
National Agricultural Library, Animal Welfare Information Center, 1995.
LOCATION: Government Documents SUDOC
CALL NUMBER: A17.18/2:IN3/995.

Magel, Charles R.
Keyguide to Information Sources in Animal Rights. London: Mansell, 1989.
LOCATION: McKeldin Stacks
CALL NUMBER: HV4708.M253 1989

Jensen, D'Anna J.B.
Laboratory Animal Facilities and Management. January 1985-March 1995. National Agricultural Library Quick Bibliography Series, QB 95-17.
LOCATION: Government Documents SUDOC
CALL NUMBER: A17.18/4:95-17

Cass, Jules S. Laboratory animals: an annotated bibliography of informational resources covering medicine-science (including husbandry)-technology.
New York: Hafner Pub. Co., 1971.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Collection
CALL NUMBER: Z7994.L3C37
Of historical interest. Has a section on anesthesia and euthanasia.

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Encyclopedias and Handbooks

Sherry, Clifford J. Animal Rights: A Reference Handbook.
Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO, 1994. (Contemporary World Issues).
LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: HV4764.S5 1994

Wolfensohn, Sarah and Maggie Lloyd. Handbook of Laboratory Animal Management and Welfare. 2nd ed.
Oxford(England) : Blackwell Science, 1998.
LOCATION: McKeldin Stacks
CALL NUMBER: SF406.W64 1998

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Databases and Print Indexes and Abstracts

Indexes and abstracts are tools to help you locate journal articles and other sources on your subject. All of the titles below are indexes and those with article summaries are called abstracts. In online form, they are referred to as Databases.

UM only Because of licensing agreements, most of these databases can be used only by current faculty, staff, and students of the University of Maryland, College Park or by onsite library users. For Off-Campus Access to these databases, please log in using the new Research Port

Choose one or more of the titles below and look for keywords on your topic. After identifying citations of interest, search the Catalog by the journal title to see if UM Libraries has it. For more information about searching, see the guide Basics in Library Research. Consult the introductory pages or help screens of the particular source for details about its arrangement.

Agris [Off-campus Access] (1975-)
Print version: Agrindex. McKeldin Library Periodical Stacks S18.A5
(1975-1985, 1988-1995)
International information system for the agricultural sciences and technology. Produced by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. References to literature produced by participating countries.

Animal Behavior Abstracts [Off-campus Access]. 1973 - . UM only
LOCATION(S): Mckeldin Library Periodical Stacks (1982-1995)
CALL NUMBER: QL750.B541
(Continues Animal Behaviour Abstracts, 1973-1981)
Includes abstracts on all aspects of animal behavior, including neurophysiology, ecology, genetics, and reproductive biology. Indexed by author, subject, and taxonomy.

Aquatic Sciences Collection
Print Version: Aquatic sciences and fisheries abstracts. Part 1: Biological sciences and living resources.
LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks(1978-1996) CALL NUMBER: QH90.A641
(Continues, in part, Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts, 1971 - 1977, McKeldin Periodical Stacks QH90.A64)
Coverage of basic and applied research on aquatic organisms. All aspects of marine, freshwater, and brackish water organisms and environments are examined, including information on biology and ecology of aquatic organisms, exploitation of living resources, and related legal, policy, and socioeconomic issues.

AV Online [Off-campus Access] UM only
Database of audiovisual material compiled by the National Information Center for Educational Media. Searchable on the UM Libraries Home Page. To verify that the UM Libraries own a particular audiovisual item search VictorWeb. Materials owned by the UM Libraries are housed in Non-Print Media Services located in the Hornbake Library.

Agricola [Off-campus Access] (1970 -) UM only
Print version: Bibliography of Agriculture (1942-)
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Government Documents SU DOC A 17.18 Produced by the USDA National Agricultural Library. Database covering all aspects of United States agriculture.

BIOSIS Previews [Off-campus Access]. (1970 - ) UM only
Information about articles in over 5,500 life sciences journals. Also covers content summaries, books and meeting abstracts, papers and posters.
Print version(s): Biological Abstracts.(1926-1997) MCK STACKS QH301.B37
Biological Abstracts/RRM. Reports, reviews and meetings. (1980-1997) McKeldin Folio QH301.B3713
Bioresearch Index. (1967-1979) McKeldin Folio QH301.B3712
Bioresearch Titles. (1965-1966) McKeldin Folio QH301.B371

CAB Abstracts [Off-campus Access] (1973-) UM only
Similar in scope to AGRICOLA but more comprehensive, over 10,000 international journals in more than 75 languages are scanned for articles relating to all aspects of agriculture and related fields. Books, reports, proceedings, theses and patents are also indexed. Extension literature is excluded. Includes the subfiles Animal Breeding Abstracts, Dairy Science Abstracts, Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews. Series B: Livestock Feeds and Feeding, Poultry Abstracts, Index Veterinarius and Veterinary Bulletin.

Print versions:
Animal Breeding Abstracts (1933/24 - 1995, 1998)
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Periodical Stacks SF1.A63


Dairy Science Abstracts, 1939 - 1998.
LOCATION(S): McKeldin Library Periodical Stacks SF221.I36
Complete holdings from 1980, selected coverage for other years.
Coverage of all species of dairy animals.

Index Veterinarius(1933 -1995)
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Periodical Stacks Z6674.I5
MCK has incomplete holdings prior to 1970.

Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews. Series B: Livestock Feeds and Feeding (1977 - 1998)
LOCATION(S): McKeldin Library Periodical Stacks RM214.N82
Continues Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews (1931- 1976) which include both human and animal nutrition. Covers the nutrition of animals, including chemistry of foods,physiology of digestion, metabolism, growth, and reproduction.

Poultry Abstracts (1978-1998)
CALL NUMBER: McKeldin Library Periodical Stacks SF481.P64
Provides international coverage of all species of poultry.

Veterinary Bulletin (1960-1998)
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Periodical Stacks SF601.V52

Ecology Abstracts [Off campus Access] (1982 - ) UM only
LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks(1980-1996)
CALL NUMBER: QH540.A661 Continues Applied Ecology Abstracts, 1975-1979.
Coverage is the broad area of the interactions between living organisms and their environment. Over 5,000 journals as well as other sources are indexed.

General Science Abstracts [Off-campus Access] 1978- . UM only
Print Version: General Science Index.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library McKeldin Library Periodical Stacks
CALL NUMBER: Z7403.G43
Indexes English language periodicals in a broad spectrum of scientific fields, including medicine, health and biology.

Philosopher's Index [Off-campus Access] 1940-. UM only
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Periodical Stacks (1968 - 1994)
CALL NUMBER: Z7127.P5
Indexes books and journals of philosophy and related fields. Covers ethics, aesthetics, social philosophy, political philosophy, epistemology, and metaphysic logic as well as material on the philosophy of law, religion, science, history, education, and language.

PsychINFO [Off-campus Access] UM only
Journal citations & abstracts in psychology and related fields This abstracting service covers approximately 800 international journals as well as books and related papers in psychology and the behavioral sciences. Links to the full text is available via PsycARTICLES�. UM only
PsycARTICLES� contains more than 25,000 full-text articles from 42 journals published by American Psychological Association and allied organizations.

PubMed (Medline, National Library of Medicine)(1966- ) [Off-campus Access]
Comprehensive database for biomedicine. Citations, abstracts, and link-out to some full-text at publisher's Web sites. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, this database indexes more than 5,000 medical journals and basic science journals related to medicine. Updated weekly. Also includes a subfile on bioethics that indexes English language publications from 1973 to present. Covers the ethical, legal, and public policy issues surrounding health care and biomedical research. Topics include, among others, professional ethics, new reproductive technologies, genetic intervention, and animal experimentation. Produced by the Bioethics Information Retrieval Project of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University. [More information]

Web of Science [Off-campus Access] UM only
(1945-)
This unique source indexes over 3,300 international journals in the basic and biomedical sciences. This source unique because is it includes indexing for all of the references of each original paper indexed. This feature is based on the assumption thatthere is a subject relationship between a paper and the books and papers cited in its bibliography. It is an excellent way to find more current related information from an earlier known work. Select "ISI Web of Science" from the pull-down menu at the top of the page.

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Guidelines

Bennet, B. T., M. J. Brown, and J. C. Schofield. Essentials for Animal Research: A Primer for Research Personnel(microfiche).
2nd ed. Beltsville, Maryland, USDA, National Agricultural Library. October 1994. http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/pubs/noawicpubs/essentia.htm.

Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council, Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1996.
Print version: McKeldin Library Stacks
CALL NUMBER: SF406.I57 1996

Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Animals. Committee on Animal Research and Ethics. Washington, D. C.: American Psychological Association, 1993.
LOCATION: Available at www.apa.org/science/anguide.html.

Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research.
Committee on Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research, Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, Division of Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies.
Washington, D.C., National Academy Press, 2003.

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Guidebook.
2nd edition
Bethesda, Md.: Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, National Institutes of Health, 2002.
LOCATION: Government Documents SU Docs
CALL NUMBER: HE20.3008:AN 5/5/2002

Using Animals in Intramural Research: Guidelines for Investigators and Guidelines for Animal Users. Bethesda, Md.:National Institutes of Health, Office of Animal Care and Use, Animal Research Advisory Committee, 2000.
LOCATION: Government Documents SUDOC
CALL NUMBER: HE20.3008.AN 5/3/2000

Symposium Proceedings; Animal Care and Use Committees and Alternatives. Baltimore, Md.: Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, Office of Research Projects, June 18, 1992.
LOCATION: McKeldin Folios
CALL NUMBER: HV4704.A53 1992

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Internet Resources

See also links to Organizations below.

Alternatives to Animal Testing Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing, Johns Hopkins University
[http://altweb.jhsph.edu/]
An international online clearinghouse of alternatives resources.

Animal Care (USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
[www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/]

Animal Welfare Information Center (USDA National Agricultural Library)
[www.nal.usda.gov/awic/]
A rich resource of animal welfare information.

Comparative Medicine Resources Directory
National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health
[http://www.ncrr.nih.gov/ncrrprog/cmpdir/cmdirectory.asp]
"Research resources that create, develop, and supply a variety of high-quality animal models, biological materials, and similar resources."

NetVet
Ken Boschert, DVM. Division of Comparative Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
Location: http://netvet.wustl.edu:80/
Guide to Veterinary Medicine and Animal resources on the Internet.

Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (National Academy of Sciences)
[http://dels.nas.edu/ilar/]

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
[www.iacuc.org/]

Office of Animal Care and Use (National Institute of Health)
[http://oacu.od.nih.gov]

Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (National Institute of Health)
[http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/olaw.htm]

World Animal Net (Network of animal protection societies from around the world.)
[www.worldanimal.net]

Yahoo!-Animal Rights
[http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/Biology/Zoology/Animals__Insects__and_Pets/Animal_Rights/]

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Legislation and Regulations

• Cats and Dogs Act, 1966
• Animal Welfare Act, 1970
• Animal Welfare Act, Amendments, 1976
• Health Research Extension Act, 1985
• Food Security Act; Subtitle F. Animal Welfare, 1985
• Animal Enterprise Protection Act, 1992

Licensed Dealers, Exhibitors, And Registered Facilities

Organizations

American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
[http://www.aclam.org/]
"The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) is an organization of board certified veterinary medical specialists who are experts in the humane, proper and safe care and use of laboratory animals."

American Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
[ww.aaalac.org]
"Nonprofit association that works to promote the responsible treatment of animals in science." by offering a "voluntary accreditation program that sets high standards for humane animal care and use."

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [www.aalas.org]
Organization of professionals with the purpose of the "exchange of information and expertise in the care and use of laboratory animals." American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research
175 West 12th St., No. 16-G
New York, NY 10011
212-989-8073
Email: beautywocruelty@aol.com
"Offers grants to develop and teach nonanimal (in vitro) substitutes for tests currently involving animals; disseminates reports, results, and abstracts of this research to funding agencies, regulatory agencies, interested scientists, and laypersons."

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
[www.aspca.org/]
The mission of the ASPCA is to "promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain and suffering in animals."

Animal Liberation Front
[www.animalliberation.net/index2.shtml]
An on-line information service that aims to "provide an uncensored clearing house for information and news about animal liberation activities and activists".

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[www.aphis.usda.gov/]
This government agency is "responsible for protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, administering the Animal Welfare Act, and carrying out wildlife damage management activities."

Animal Welfare Information Center
National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture
[http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/index.html]
"Providing information for improved animal care and use in research, teaching, and testing." A rich source of information.

Animal Welfare Institute
[www.animalwelfare.com/]
A non-profit organization with the goal of "reducing the sum total of pain and fear inflicted on animals by humans." They sponsor the Albert Schweitzer Medal, the Save the Whales program, publish AWI Quarterly, and provide pamphlets online about various animal welfare topics.

Biological Models and Materials Research Program
National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
[http://www.ncrr.nih.gov/compmed/cm_bmm.asp]
This NIH program "focuses on extramural research activities in the exploration and development of nonmammalian models for biomedical research." Provides requests for applications, program announcements, notices, comparative medicine program guidelines, and a Comparative Medicine Resources Directory Center for Animals and Public Policy

School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
[www.tufts.edu/vet/cfa/index.html]
Provides publications, bibliographies, an animal law search page, and other resources.

Foundation for Biomedical Research
[www.fbresearch.org/]
Organization "dedicated to improving human and animal health by promoting public understanding and support for the humane and responsible use of animals in medical and scientific research." Provides information about the need for animal research.

Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments (FRAME)
[http://www.frame.org.uk/]
A charitable organization in the United Kingdom that advocates the reducing the number of animals used in research through better experimental design, minimizing the suffering of the animals, and developing alternatives for research. They provide links to information resources.

Humane Society of the United States [http://www.hsus.org/ace/352]
Provides information about pets, wildlife, farm animals, marine mammals, and research animals.

Incurably Ill for Animal Research
[www.iifar.org/]
A non-profit organization which "supports the continued use of animals in biomedical and behavioral research, teaching, and testing".

Institute for Laboratory Animal Research
[http://dels.nas.edu/ilar/]
National Academy of Sciences
Prepares authoritative reports for the animal care community, serves as a clearinghouse for information about animal resources, and develops and makes available scientific information on laboratory animals and other biological resources.

Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing
[http://caat.jhsph.edu/]
An academic, science-based center affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. "Works with scientists since 1981 to find new methods to replace the use of laboratory animals in experiments, reduce the number of animals tested, and refine necessary tests to eliminate pain and distress." They provide grants, workshops, publications and maintain Altweb, an international clearinghouse of alternative sources.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
[www.peta.com/]
Web site for the largest animal rights organization in the world. Provides fact sheets on different topics, a vegetarian starter kit, and a shopping guide to nonleather products.

Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research
[http://www.primr.org/]
Organization is dedicated to creating, implementing, and advancing the highest standards in the conduct of research. Members include: Applied Research Ethics National Association (ARENA), the professional home for those whose responsibilities include the protection of human or animal research subjects.

Scientists' Center for Animal Welfare
[http://www.scaw.com/]
"A non-profit educational association of individuals and institutions whose mission is to promote the best practices of humane care, use, and management of animals involved in research, testing or education in laboratory, agricultural, wildlife or other settings." Provides publications and links to organizations. return to top