There are administrative challenges inherent to any animal research program – from hiring vets and care staff to approving and overseeing protocols to reporting to the relevant authorities. Small institutions, with limited resources and available staff compared to ‘research juggernauts,’ can have extra hurdles to cross when administering their animal research programs.
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Keator, C.S. Taking an interest in small animal research programs. Lab Anim 49, 277–281 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41684-020-0643-9
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