Position Papers

A position paper sets forth AALAS’ policy on one or more topics and is approved by the AALAS Board of Trustees. Position papers utilize outside sources and contain background information and discussion to provide a better understanding of the issues and rationale behind the position(s).

• A Harmonized Health Reporting Format for International Transfer of Rodents
• Alleviating Pain and Distress in Laboratory Animals
• Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
• Performance-Based Criteria as the Basis for Determining Laboratory Animal Housing Standards
  
• The Scientific Basis for Regulation of Animal Care and Use
• Use of Animals in Precollege Education
• Contributions from the AALAS-FELASA Working Group