Adverse events

All unexpected animal deaths or any adverse or unforeseen circumstances that may impact on animal wellbeing must be reported promptly to the AEC (ref Code 2.2.28) for necessary action and to assist in development of institutional prevention strategies.

Please contact the Animal Welfare Officer (phone 8303 4107) and provide a written report to the AEC Secretary giving:

1. a brief summary of the project and description of animal use/procedures
2. details of the adverse event including date(s)
3. species and numbers involved
4. action taken
5. cause