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Aug 12, 2020

Clinical Pathology Sample Collection Guidelines

The Clinical Pathology Sample Collection Guidelines outline minimum volume requirements for Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Chemistry samples submitted to the In-Vivo Animal Core (IVAC) Animal Diagnostic Laboratory.
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Informational
Dec 18, 2015

Helpful Information Sheet: Sterile Gloves for Rodent Surgery

The information contained within this document is intended to supplement the Guidelines on the Performance of Surgery in Rodents , which require "the use of sterile, individually packaged gloves for rodent (e.g., mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils,...
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U-M Library ULAM Research Resource Guide

A curated resource from the U-M Library, this Research Guide is designed specifically for Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) faculty, fellows, and residents. The Guide provides links to frequently used veterinary medicine resources from the...
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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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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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EHS Minimally Required PPE for Animal Care and Use

Maintained by the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), this webpage contains important information about protective equipment for working with animals. For more information about the level of PPE required based on the level of...
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EHS Chemical Hygiene Plan

The Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) establishes a written program in accordance with the requirements of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSHA) Part 431 Hazardous Work in Laboratories Standard R 325-70100 . The intent of the CHP is to...
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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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EHS Standard Procedures and Protocols for Using Radioactive Material in Animals

Maintained by the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), the Hazmat & Radiation webpage contains information about the following topics: Waste Disposal and Collection Biological Exposure Risks Chemical Exposure Risks Radiation...
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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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Informational
Jul 18, 2016

Helpful Information Sheet: IACUC Policy on Noncompliance

This information sheet provides a short summary of the mitigation measures employed by the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee ( IACUC ) when incidents of noncompliance have been confirmed. For more information, please review the complete...
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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...
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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 Radiation Safety

Maintained by the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), the Radiation Safety webpage contains information about the following topics: Radiation safety forms Overview of radiation safety training requirements Information about...
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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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Informational
Dec 12, 2018

Helpful Information Sheet: Guide to Acetate Color Communication

This printable chart describes the color (red, blue, yellow, green, and clear), function, and orientation (horizontal or vertical) of each acetate that the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine ( ULAM ) uses to communicate important information about...
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EHS Protective Equipment for Working with Animals

Maintained by the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), this webpage contains important information about protective equipment for working with animals. For more information about the level of PPE required based on the level of...
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Forms
Mar 1, 2019

Examples of Rodent Surgery and Post-Operative Records (Both Cage Card and Notebook Sizes)

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Informational
Jun 29, 2020

Aquatics Facilities – Are You Inspection Ready? Checklist

Use this checklist as a self-evaluation tool to help your laboratory plan for an Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) inspection of your aquatics facilities. For best practices on basic laboratory animal safety and proper...
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GUIDANCE & OVERSIGHT
Animal Care & Use Office (ACUO)
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Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: (734) 763-8028
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Email: acuoffice@umich.edu

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Fax: (734) 936-3235
Email: ulam-questions@umich.edu

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