Informational
Nov 9, 2021

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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Guidelines
Jan 15, 2021

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Swine

This set of guidelines was prepared by the ULAM veterinary staff to provide general recommendations for anesthesia and analgesia in laboratory pigs. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive tutorial, and does not factor in specific research-...
SOPs
Aug 5, 2020

Macaque Monkey Bite, Scratch, and Exposure SOP

Herpes B virus is carried by monkeys in the genus Macaca , such as the rhesus ( Macaca mulatta ), cynomolgus ( M, fascicularis ), pigtail macaque (M. nemestrina ) and other Asiatic macaque species. The virus can be transmitted from these monkeys to...
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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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Animal Concern Hotline Flyer

The University of Michigan is strongly committed to the humane care and use of animals in research, testing, and teaching. Any member of the faculty, staff, or public having reason to question the treatment of animals at U-M should report any...
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EHS Biosafety Manual

The University of Michigan (U-M) Biosafety Manual is a resource for information, guidelines, policies, and procedures that will encourage safe research and eliminate, or reduce, the potential for exposure to biohazards. The information presented...
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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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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...
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EHS Biohazardous (Medical) Waste Disposal

The U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) collects and processes the biological waste generated at U-M. Lab directors (faculty/lab managers/supervisors) must follow the EHS protocols for proper disposal of biological waste to help...
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Approved Animal Drug Products (Green Book)

The Generic Animal Drug and Patent Restoration Act requires that each sponsor of an approved animal drug must submit to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) certain information regarding patents held for the animal drug or its method of use...
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Animal Handler Occupational Health & Safety Program

This Program is issued jointly by the University of Michigan Office of Research and the Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) to provide guidance and consistency in the management of the health and safety program for animal handlers...
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EHS Animal Handler PPE Chart

The purpose of this document is to define minimum standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with research animals at the University of Michigan for the purpose of preventing or controlling personnel exposure to zoonotic...
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