Every five years, MPI requires an audit of the AgResearch Code of Ethical Conduct (CEC) and all that this encompasses by an MPI-approved auditor. The CEC and the operation of the AgResearch Animal Ethics Committee (AAEC) were audited from May to July 2023, and no non-compliances were found.  

The next audit will take place at the start of 2028.

What’s happening?

The CEC is needed for AgResearch to undertake research, teaching or testing using animals.

As a staff member involved in animal research, you must understand this code and its responsibilities and contact us if you have any questions. 

Links

A link to the CEC code and further information is on:

1.  Animal Ethics - AgResearch (AgResearch Ltd's public webpage)

2. Animal Ethics Gateway page: Animal Ethics (sharepoint.com) (AgResearch staff only)

3. ~ Te Ara ~ under Help/Templates (all animal ethics system users)

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding animal ethics, please contact the animalethicsoffice@agresearch.co.nz or any of our team: 

Vanessa Borman, Animal Ethics Coordinator

Sharon Bennie, Administrator (Part-time)

Susan Doohan, Animal welfare officer (Part-time)

Colette Brick, Animal welfare officer (Part-time)

Ngā mihi,

AgResearch Animal Ethics Office

animalethicsoffice@agresearch.co.nz 

Bioeconomy Science Institute - AgResearch Group