The use of animal subjects for research, teaching or testing at the University of KwaZulu-Natal is subject to ethical clearance from the Animal Ethics Sub-Committee. Application for approval is to be made on the appropriate application forms below:

• Antibody Production Table
• Adverse Event Reporting Form
• Adverse Event Reporting Form - Ukulinga
• Field Research Projects on Animal Application Form
• Research Protocols using Animals Application Form
• Research Protocols using Animals Renewal Application Form
• Using Animals in Teaching Application Form
• Section 20 Application Form V171 03 Feb 2017
• Declaration Table
• Experimental Procedures Table
• Informed Consent Form

Animals used in the research and teaching must receive every consideration for their bodily comfort. They must be kindly treated and properly fed, and their surroundings must be maintained in the best possible sanitary condition. The guidelines below outline the manner in which animals used in research and teaching must be cared for and treated:

• Guideline - Care and Use of Animals in Research & Teaching
• Guideline - Completion of Approval for Research Protocols using Animals
• Guideline - Completion of Renewal of Approval for Research Protocols using Animals
• Guideline - Completion of Approval for Protocols using Animals in Teaching
• Guideline - Approved Standard Protocols Booklet
• Guideline - AREC Standard Operating Procedures 2017
• Guidelines - Protocols for Decapods Cephalopods and Fish (2018)
• List of VET procedures at UKZN animal facilities
• List of VET Procedures as per SAVC

2019 AREC Meeting Dates

When conducting experiments that may involve a great deal of animal distress, researchers should consider the option of implementing humane endpoints. Below we provide guidance on how to apply humane endpoints:

• Guideline - Techniques for Pain Management and Humane Endpoints