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As with other areas of animal research, ensuring the proper training and qualifications of the individuals working with agricultural animals for use in research, teaching, and testing is critical to both animal welfare and the successful outcome of the study or teaching exercise. The author provides guidance for the development of appropriate training programs for organizations that use agricultural animals in research.
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Underwood, W. Training for best practices for agricultural programs. Lab Anim 34, 29–32 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0905-29
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