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Policy on Counting Animals Produced
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee
| Approval Date:
May 7, 2024 11:00 am
Purpose
This policy outlines the expectations for counting animals produced. An accurate animal count is required to fulfill federal obligations for reporting animal numbers and to ensure compliance with Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) approved protocols.
Applicability
This policy is applicable to all animal activities conducted under the auspices of the University, and applies to all locations under the purview of the U-M IACUC.
Policy
All animals produced must be counted and recorded according to the expectations outlined in the table below. These expectations have been established by the IACUC to ensure animal distress is minimized and federal regulations for counting animals are met.
| Animal | When to Count | Where to Record |
|---|---|---|
| Rodents | At weaning (if, prior to weaning, animals are found dead or euthanized for any reason they must also be counted) | Barcode activation sheet |
| Rabbits | ||
| Tree shrews | ||
| Larval Fish | 7 days post-fertilization | eRAM Non-traditional Acquisition Form |
| Tadpoles | When free swimming* | eRAM Non-traditional Acquisition Form |
| All other species | At first observation after birth or hatching | eRAM Non-traditional Acquisition Form |
*Exact timelines vary between species.
Compliance
The provisions of this policy are under the direction and oversight of the U-M’s IACUC. The IACUC will, if necessary, suspend research or implement sanctions if policy infractions should occur.
Questions?
For questions, additional detail, or to request changes to this policy, please contact the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Research – Director of the Animal Care & Use Office at [email protected] or (734) 763-8028.