Apr 21, 2023
Informational
Amphibians: Guidelines for the Breeding, Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (1974)
Published by the National Research Council, Amphibians: Guidelines for the Breeding, Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (1974) includes a classification and description of amphibians commonly used for laboratory research, as well as...
Informational
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...
Informational
Jun 27, 2024
Quick Reference Sheet: Reporting & Investigating Animal Welfare Concerns
This sheet includes information about the many ways suspected incidents of noncompliance can be reported, how allegations and reports are assessed within the Animal Care & Use Program, details about the inquiry/investigation process, and the...
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
Jan 29, 2024
Approved Enrichment Items - Frogs
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...
Informational
Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching (2020)
Published by the Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS), this is the fourth edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching , commonly referred to as the Ag Guide . "Previous editions were titled the...
Forms
Jun 17, 2024
New PI Onboarding Request Form
The New PI Onboarding Request Form should be completed by all Principal Investigators (PIs) who are new to the University of Michigan as part of the onboarding process . The form asks several questions about: Species being worked with Plans to breed...
Informational
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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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...
Informational
Aug 18, 2021
Quick Reference Sheet: A Guide for Students & Short-Term Personnel Working Around Animals
Students who attend classes where research animals are observed, and short-term personnel who work under the supervision of an IACUC approved individual in lieu of being listed on an IACUC approved animal use protocol, may not be required to...
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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...
Informational
Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (2015)
The Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy), is a set of standards administered by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) that require institutions to establish and maintain proper measures to...
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...
Informational
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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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...
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...
Informational
United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary (USP-NF)
The United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary (USP–NF) is a combination of two compendia, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF). It contains standards for medicines, dosage forms, drug substances, excipients,...
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USDA Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations (2017)
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations (also known as "AWAR" or "AWA/AWR") are a set of standards for the humane care and treatment of mammals (except laboratory-bred rats and mice)...
