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1. CPCSEA Guidelines for Laboratory Animals A Comprehensive Overview Prepared by [Your Name]

2. Introduction to CPCSEA • CPCSEA (Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals) is a regulatory body in India. • Ensures ethical treatment of animals used in research and testing. • Governs the housing, maintenance, breeding, and experimentation on laboratory animals.

3. Animal Procurement & Transport • Animals must be acquired lawfully as per CPCSEA guidelines. • Health screening and quarantine measures must be followed. • Transportation should minimize stress and ensure safe conditions.

4. Housing & Environmental Conditions • Animals must be housed in species-appropriate enclosures. • Proper ventilation, temperature control, and lighting should be maintained. • Bedding should be absorbent, non-toxic, and replaced regularly.

5. Nutrition, Water & Sanitation • Animals should receive a nutritionally adequate, contamination-free diet. • Continuous access to potable water must be provided. • Regular cleaning, waste disposal, and emergency care should be ensured.

6. Conduct of Experiments on Laboratory Animals • Every institution must have an Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC). • Alternatives to animal testing should be considered wherever possible. • Pain management and humane euthanasia techniques must be used.

7. Euthanasia Methods • To minimize animal suffering, humane euthanasia must be performed. • Approved methods include: - Overdose of anesthetics - Carbon dioxide asphyxiation - Cervical dislocation (for small animals, by trained personnel)

8. Conclusion • CPCSEA ensures the humane and ethical treatment of laboratory animals. • Institutions must strictly adhere to guidelines for ethical research. • Following CPCSEA rules helps in maintaining scientific integrity and animal welfare.