All proposed use of animals for scientific purposes and teaching at USQ must be assessed by the University's Animal Research Ethics Committee before an ethical decision can be made on whether or not the use is justified and that the welfare of the animals has been considered.
Ethics clearance is required if the proposed research involves the use of representatives of any vertebrate animal species.
No clearance is necessary for research in which invertebrates are the only animals to be used.
Scientific purposes are all purposes which aim to acquire, develop or demonstrate knowledge or techniques in any area of science including teaching, field trials, environmental studies, research, diagnosis, product testing, and the production of biological products.
