Existing and Emerging Information Technology

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In: Management of Animal Care and Use Programs in Research, Education, and Testing. 2nd edition. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor & Francis; 2018. Chapter 16.

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Information technology (IT) is the technology involving the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data. IT management is the discipline in various forms of how IT is managed in accordance with priorities and needs of the business or organization. IT can be used to support many aspects of animal care and use programs, including the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and animal care departments responsible for husbandry and veterinary care.

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