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Jul 1, 2018

Guidelines for Rats and Mice Euthanasia Procedures for Investigative Personnel

To establish acceptable methods of euthanasia for investigative personnel to perform. The current procedure is composed of two parts; a primary method followed by a secondary method to ensure death and/or prevent revival.

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Mar 15, 2018

Guidelines on Mouse and Rat Breeding and Housing Management

To address the health and well-being of mice and rats by ensuring safe breeding practices and population densities. Limiting breeding cage occupancy reduces the incidence of morbidity and mortality due to overcrowding. In all cases, cages should be...

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Mar 1, 2018

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Ruminants

This set of guidelines was prepared by the ULAM veterinary staff to provide general recommendations for anesthesia and analgesia in laboratory ruminants. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive tutorial, and does not factor in specific research-...

Guidelines

Dec 1, 2017

End-Stage Illness Scoring System

To establish a guideline for an end-stage illness scoring system to be used for animals displaying severe signs of morbidity, or a moribund state. This guideline does not replace use of common sense and empathy to protect animals from avoidable...

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Nov 1, 2017

Guidelines on the Performance of Surgery in Non-Rodent Mammals

This document is intended to provide guidelines for investigators who perform surgical procedures in non-rodent mammals including dogs, cats, swine, ferrets, rabbits, ruminants and non-human primates. All surgical procedures, anesthetics, analgesics...

Guidelines

Nov 1, 2017

Guidelines on Zebrafish Care and Veterinary Oversight

This document defines the minimum standards of care for zebrafish. It also outlines the veterinary oversight of aquatic species at the University of Michigan. Laboratories may exceed these minimum standards of care, but cannot do less than what is...

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Jun 15, 2017

Guidelines on Experimental Food or Water Restriction or Manipulation in Laboratory Animals

Food and water restriction can be an important and commonly used research tool in many experimental studies. This restriction has the potential to adversely affect an animal's well-being. In keeping within federal and university guidelines, and...

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May 15, 2017

Guidelines on Treatment of Ulcerative Dermatitis

This document is a guideline for investigators on the treatment of ulcerative dermatitis.

Guidelines

Mar 18, 2017

Guidelines on Fish Anesthesia Analgesia and Surgery

This document is intended to serve as a guideline for anesthesia, analgesia, and surgery of fish. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible techniques that can be used in these species. The following guidelines are general...

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Feb 15, 2017

Evaluation of Alopecia in Nonhuman Primates

Alopecia is a common problem in captive, non-human primates (NHP). Alopecia is manifested as hair loss without any clinical changes at the skin surface. This condition can be a result of various causes including clinical, environmental, or...

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Dec 15, 2016

ULAM Guidelines for Photography of Clinical Cases or Animal Records

To establish appropriate handling and storage of photographs of clinical conditions of animals or animal records taken by ULAM employees.

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Nov 15, 2016

Guidelines for Documenting Scientific Justification for Exceeding Cage Densities

The Guide defines the maximum number of rodents allowed in a given cage space and is the regulatory source for the Guidelines on Mouse and Rat Breeding and Housing Management. This document is intended to provide guidelines for investigators who...

Guidelines

Aug 15, 2016

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Cats

This document has been designed by ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia of laboratory cats. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive tutorial on drug combinations that can be used in cats. The following...

Guidelines

Aug 15, 2016

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Hamsters

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia of laboratory hamsters. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in...

Guidelines

Aug 15, 2016

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Mice

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia of laboratory mice. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in mice. The...

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Apr 15, 2016

Guidelines on Adjuvant Use in Rabbits Rats and Mice

To outline available adjuvants and select procedures and techniques recommended by ULAM Veterinary Staff for use in rabbits, rats and mice.

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Apr 15, 2016

Guidelines on Blood Collection

This document is designed to provide general information on blood collection methods for common laboratory animals. All procedures must be approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The method of blood collection to be used...

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Mar 15, 2016

Guidelines for Acceptable Methods of Identification and Genotyping of Rodents and Zebrafish

To describe procedures to safely and appropriately identify and genotype animals used in laboratory research at the University of Michigan.

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Mar 15, 2016

Guidelines on Amphibian Anesthesia Analgesia and Surgery

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia of amphibians, specifically Xenopus sp. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can...

Guidelines

Mar 15, 2016

Guidelines on Reptile Anesthesia Analgesia and Surgery

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia of laboratory reptiles. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in...

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