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Animal

Definition overview

1 Definition

Any live non-human vertebrate (that is, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, encompassing domestic Animals, purpose-bred Animals, livestock, wildlife) and cephalopods.

2 References

Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th Edition 2013.

3 Definition Information

Approved Date

20/8/2015

Effective Date

20/8/2015

Record No

15/2603PL

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