SOPs
May 6, 2015

Identifying Single Housed Animals SOP

To describe the procedures for classifying animals that are single housed and labeling cages appropriately. All single housed animals on campus must be identified with the reason they are housed singly.
Guidelines
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...
SOPs
Mar 1, 2018

Procedures for Sheep Quarantine and Conditioning

To define the standard operating procedures for housing, quarantine, and preventative health care of sheep housed in a vivarium at the University of Michigan for use in research.
Policies
Jun 3, 2019

Policy on Counting Animals Bred

This policy of the University of Michigan (U-M) describes the information required by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ( IACUC ) to address the need to account for animals produced through in-house breeding.
Tags: Breeding
Forms
Feb 18, 2016

Germ-Free Mouse Facility User Request Form

If you would like to request mice or services from the Germ-Free Mouse Facility , please download and complete the Germ-Free Request Form . Completed forms should be submitted to ulam-germfree@umich.edu . * Germ-free mice and housing space are...
Tags: Housing Germ-Free
Forms
Mar 5, 2019

Animal Surgery Operating Rooms Facility Access Request Form

Use this form to request access to Animal Surgery Operating Room (ASOR) managed facilities. Prior to completing the form, please note the following: The person requesting card reader access must have a valid University of Michigan MCard (...
Tags: ASOR
SOPs
Mar 1, 2019

Animals Administered a Hazardous Substance Requiring Containment

Research activities may involve the administration of hazardous substances to laboratory animals. If not contained properly, these activities can negatively impact the health of research and animal care personnel as well as other animals. This...
Guidelines
Jan 31, 2020

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...
SOPs
May 15, 2018

Environmental Enrichment for Non-Human Primates

This document outlines the Primate Environmental Enrichment Program (PEEP) developed for the University of Michigan. The program is designed to promote the psychological well-being of non-human primates ( NHP ) used in research and to provide...
Forms
May 6, 2013

Request for Special Treatment or Procedure (SToP) Form

Requests for Special Treatment or Procedures (SToP) Forms can be completed by research staff or ULAM and submitted according to the instructions outlined below. The forms are reviewed and approved by ULAM Husbandry Managers or IACUC compliance staff.
SOPs
Dec 14, 2018

Procedures to Reduce Human Exposure to Orf and Q Fever

To clarify procedures necessary to safely handle sheep to decrease the risk of human exposure to contagious ecthyma (the causative agent of orf ) and Coxiella burnetii (the causative agent of Q fever ).
Informational

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...
Tags: External resource
SOPs
Oct 17, 2016

Animal Fasting Communication

To delineate communications procedures and responsibilities of investigative personnel and ULAM husbandry personnel to coordinate animal fasting periods.

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