SOPs
Mar 11, 2022
Entry and Exiting Animal Housing Areas
Procedures for entry and exiting animal housing areas, including changing the Vivarium Dedicated Uniform and showering.
SOPs
Mar 24, 2023
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 dose. This...
Guidelines
Aug 12, 2022
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...
Guidelines
Aug 12, 2022
Guidelines for Documenting 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...
SOPs
Aug 15, 2016
Procedures for Swine Quarantine and Conditioning
To define the standard operating procedure for receiving, processing, and housing of swine at the University of Michigan for use in research.
Forms
Sep 14, 2023
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...
SOPs
Jun 2, 2023
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.
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 (...
SOPs
Jun 2, 2023
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 ).
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
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...
SOPs
Aug 25, 2023
Environmental Enrichment for Animals SOP
This document outlines the use and approval of environmental enrichment for all vertebrate animals.
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
Mar 10, 2023
Procedures for Feline Quarantine and Conditioning
To define the standard operating procedures for processing, quarantine, and maintenance of cats for use in research.
SOPs
Jan 28, 2022
Procedures for Dog, Cat or Ferret Bites or Scratches
The following SOP details the procedures to follow at the University of Michigan in the event that a dog, cat, or ferret bites or scratches someone in a university research facility. This SOP follows the "May 2013 Rabies Protocol for Mammals Which...
Policies
Nov 1, 2018
Policy for Euthanasia by the Veterinary Staff
To establish a standard procedure for euthanasia of a laboratory animal by ULAM veterinary staff when it is determined that euthanasia is the most humane treatment. Information is also provided on the appropriate means to communicate with...
Guidelines
Jul 28, 2023
Guidelines for Rodent 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.
SOPs
Mar 10, 2023
Procedures for Animal Transportation
Transportation of research or teaching animals within or between campus buildings is an essential component of the research enterprise. The integrity and well being of the animals being transported are necessary for the quality of the research and...
Informational
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...
Informational
Nov 23, 2021
Quick Reference Sheet: Understanding ULAM Per-Diem Rates
This printable Quick Reference Sheet provides a high-level overview of the types of husbandry and veterinary technician services that are covered by standard Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) per-diem rates and which services are additional...
