A variety of federal agencies and professional societies have published their own guidelines regarding the ethical treatment of animals. These resources can be useful to those seeking a better understanding of humane practices and policies related to animal uses.
- The omnibus federal legislation which provides the base level of animal protections for all institutions and commercial entities
- National Science Foundation Grant Policy Manual, Chapter 7 NSF's statement of required animal practices for NSF-funded investigators
- Guidelines for animal uses, as provided by the of the
- The online version of the standard reference for laboratory animal care and use, authored by the , as part of the National Academies
- The latest description of acceptable euthanasia practices and principles as defined by the
- The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research has dedicated a of its ILAR Journal to "Responsible Science and Research Animal Use."