Animal research

The faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine believes that the use of live animals is essential to the teaching of veterinary medicine. Some alternatives to the traditional courses in surgical and medical techniques are available to students enrolled in the professional curriculum. All animal use is reviewed by a faculty committee that considers the issues of humane treatment, animal welfare, quality of student learning experience, and necessity of animal use to obtain desired educational goals in their deliberations. Objections to the humane use of live animals will not be grounds for excuse from class.