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Ethical care for research animals

ANIMAL CARE and FACILITIES

All research animals at Stanford are provided with an environment that meets their specific, species-associated needs.

Animal care facilities at Stanford vary from each other, depending on the type of research being conducted and the species of animals involved.

Animal well-being is evaluated and managed for every species on campus on a daily basis, on the following criteria:

  • Room temperature and humidity settings
  • Size, construction, and location of cages or pens
  • Bedding or litter
  • Food, water, and sanitation needs
  • Environmental and social enrichment (providing animals with sensory and motor stimulation, facilitating the expression of species-typical behaviors, and promoting psychological well-being through physical exercise, manipulative activities, and cognitive challenges)

In addition, each area of our research animal facility is subject to inspection by institutional, state, and federal regulating agencies. 

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Our research facilities are subject to inspection by a number of regulating agencies.

All research animals at Stanford live in species-specific environments and enjoy regular enrichment activities.

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Stanford's animal research facilities are state-of-the-art.

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Regulatory Oversight

Stanford researchers keep to the highest standards of animal care and oversight.

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Animal Well-Being

The well-being of the animals in our care is of paramount importance at Stanford. 

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Facts and Myths

You've heard the myths about animals and research science. We'd like to share some of the facts.

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