​Animal Experimentation Regulations at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) strives to uphold the highest international standards in animal care and welfare, and thus conducts teaching and research involving live animals in accordance with Cap 340 Animals (Control of Experiments) Ordinance, The Hong Kong Code of Practice for Care and Use of Animals for Experimental Purposes, and The International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals.

• ​CUHK Guidelines for use of experimental animals

AEEC Policies, SOP and Guidelines

The AEEC has created a clear statement of policy in these areas to help researchers understand what is expected from them and make sure that all researchers are treated equitably.

• Tumour induction in rodents
• Mouse breeding [REVISED on 1 Sep 2022]
• Formulary for common laboratory species  [NEW on 1 Sep 2022]
• Post-operative management​ [REVISED on 25 May 2023]
• Amendment SOP [NEW on 25 May 2023]
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AEEC Circulation

The AEEC has distributed the following memo to bring attention to important information regarding to AEEC and CUHK regulations:

• ​MEMO: Animal Holding Areas