A tool for semiannual review of the institutional animal care and use program.

To ensure compliance with animal welfare laws and regulations, many research institutions review their animal care and use programs on a semiannual basis. In many cases, however, review committees fail to make the most of this process, basing their evaluations on general and sometimes outdated guidelines that do not address their specific needs. The authors present a worksheet that they developed and successfully implemented at their institution, aimed at inspiring an efficient and fruitful discussion of animal care and use.