Animal Health & Welfare
We uphold global standards for ethical animal care—guided by IACUC oversight and AAALAC accreditation—to ensure reliable data, regulatory compliance, and animal well-being in every study.
Our Commitment to Animal Welfare
We recognize that advancing biomedical research comes with the responsibility to ensure the humane treatment of laboratory animals. Cyagen’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) oversees all animal-related activities to ensure compliance with international ethical and legal standards.
※International Accreditation
Fully compliant with AAALAC, OLAW (NIH), and China’s national laboratory animal regulations.
※4Rs Ethical Framework
We follow the principles of Replacement, Reduction, Refinement, and Responsibility in every study design.
※Staff Training & Certification
All personnel receive mandatory training in humane handling, anesthesia use, and post-operative care.
※Protocol Review & Oversight
Every animal study is reviewed and approved under strict IACUC protocols to ensure ethical practices and scientific integrity.
How We Ensure Animal Welfare
Our oversight and daily practices are designed to meet or exceed global standards for animal welfare.
Our Commitment to Animal Welfare
- Quarterly IACUC-led facility inspections
- Assigned study numbers for every approved protocol
- Routine training, testing, and qualification of personnel
- Suspension mechanisms for non-compliant activities
- Continuous assessment of animal comfort, behavior, and environment
Husbandry Practices:
- Species-appropriate enrichment and social housing
- Pre-sterilized diets & filtered water
- Strict air filtration & temperature controls
- Weekly cage changes in HEPA-filtered environments
- Daily monitoring and veterinary support for animal health
Why It Matters to You
Reliable Data Starts with Ethically Treated Animals
High standards of animal care directly contribute to reproducible data, improved animal models, and smoother regulatory pathways—benefiting your IND filings and peer-reviewed publications.
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