In addition to medical research, the Act also covers animal use in educational exhibits, classroom and laboratory teaching. Community colleges, public, separate and private schools, science centres and teaching displays are all governed by the Act. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food registers all research facilities in Ontario. Facilities must meet the minimum requirements of the regulations. The Director of the Animal Industry Branch may refuse to renew or suspend a registration of a facility that has not met the requirements of the Act and Regulations.
Regulations assure the well-being of animals and competence of staff.
To protect research animals from unnecessary pain . To assure that dogs used for research are obtained legally and are not wanted as pets . The regulations set the minimum standards for housing and care of all research animals. These include standards for cage and pen size, construction, maintenance and cleanliness of animal rooms. Proper food, water and bedding are also required.