The University of Maine is committed to the ethical principles stated in this preamble concerning the use of live vertebrate animals for research, teaching, or testing. These principles shall guide all persons associated with the University of Maine.
Vertebrate animals may share in varying degree many sensory, emotional, and cognitive responses with humankind. It is essential that we assume responsibility for their welfare and that animal use for research or teaching purposes be conducted in a humane, compassionate manner.
To justify the ethical costs of using live animals in research, teaching, or testing, there must be reasonable expectation that such usage will contribute to the advancement of knowledge which may eventually benefit humankind and/or animals
