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number of animals requested by the researcher must be the minimum to obtain
valid results. In accordance with the principles of Reduction and Refinement,
the IACUC will require the researcher to explain how she arrived at her
requested number and will only approve the minimum number of animals necessary
to answer the research question. However, if the researcher needs additional
animals after using the approved number of animals, she can request approval
from the IACUC. |