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AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals (2020 Edition)

The AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals are created by the American Veterinary Medical Association and are a widely recognized set of standards designed to provide “guidance in relieving pain and suffering of animals that are to be...

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Dec 7, 2017

Helpful Information Sheet: Flowchart for Hazard Use in Animals

This flowchart outlines the processes used by the Animal Care & Use Program to determine the appropriate containment housing level(s) for study teams using hazards in their animal studies. The document includes helpful information about required...

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Amphibian and Reptile Care and Information Sheets

Developed by the Western New York Herpetological Society (WNYHS), these care and information sheets offer instructions for the basic care of amphibians, lizards, snakes, turtles and tortoises, and other reptiles. Each sheet contains information...

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EHS Anesthetic Gases in Animal Research

Developed by the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), this standard operating procedure outlines the handling and use of anesthetic gases in animal research, including isoflurane, halothane, enflurane and ether. Review this...

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Oct 5, 2022

Approved Enrichment Items - Spiny Mouse

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Oct 2, 2023

U-M Library's Laboratory Animal Medicine Research Guide

A curated resource from the U-M Library, this Research Guide provides links to frequently used veterinary medicine journals, textbooks, and databases, including: Links to databases such as PubMed and VetMed Resource Online journals including the...

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ACU Program Quick Reference Guide

The Animal Care & Use (ACU) Program’s Quick Reference Guide includes all of the information you’ll need to get started with animal care and use at the University of Michigan. At a glance, you'll find: The most important animal care and use links...

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