This course provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical, regulatory, and operational considerations involved in the use of food‑producing animals in research, teaching, and wildlife management. Learners examine the federal oversight framework governing animal health, food safety, drug and chemical use, and slaughter approval, with emphasis on preventing food adulteration and protecting public health. Topics include Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) responsibilities, biosecurity and infectious disease risks, prescribing and administering drugs under veterinary oversight, extralabel drug use and withdrawal times, residue monitoring and enforcement, and special considerations for wildlife and genetically modified animals. Through an integrated exploration of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, this course equips researchers, veterinarians, and other personnel with the knowledge needed to ensure regulatory compliance, ethical decision‑making, and responsible stewardship of research animals that may enter the human food supply.
Language Availability: English
Suggested Audiences: Animal Care and Facility Staff, Facilities Management, IACUC Members, Investigators, Regulatory Affairs Professionals, Research Administrators, Research Compliance Officials, Research Personnel, Students, Veterinarians
Organizational Subscription Price: Included in Animal Care and Use (ACU) Advanced series, available as part of a Make Your Own base subscription or as a subscription add-on for $675 per year/per site for government and non-profit organizations or $750 per year/per site for for-profit organizations.
Independent Learner Price: $99 per person
