To establish procedures for the appropriate handling and storage of sterile items.

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

To describe the appropriate use of streptozotocin for induction of diabetes mellitus (DM) in rats and mice and associated husbandry procedures. To describe the appropriate post-injection monitoring of rodents.

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

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.

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-...

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...

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...

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...