Rockville, Md.
The National Research Council released an updated edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals on June 2, 2010. Last published in 1996, the Guide's latest edition contains expanded chapters and sections on ethical principles for working with laboratory animals; guidelines for institutions to establish and maintain an Animal Care and Use Program; housing and environment standards for land and aquatic animals; standards for a veterinary and clinical care program and responsibilities of the attending veterinarian; and requirements for an institution's overall physical facility design.
