To ensure the continuity of animal care, Study Teams must report adverse events. This Quick Reference Sheet provides information about: The types of adverse events that should be reported, Potential resolutions to reported events, and Who should be...

The AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals are created by the American Veterinary Medical Association and are a widely recognized set of standards designed to provide “guidance in relieving pain and suffering of animals that are to be...

In 2009, the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists (ACVA) revised their set of guidelines for anesthetic monitoring. The goal of the ACVA guidelines is "to improve the level of anesthesia care for veterinary patients. Frequent and...

This printable 8.5"x11" poster can be hung in and around laboratory spaces as a reminder to routinely monitor for expired drugs and other medical materials, which cannot be used in – or administered to – animals for any procedure, including...

Developed by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the purpose of this article is to provide guidelines for anesthetizing dogs and cats, which can be used daily in veterinary practice. The article includes recommendations for pre-...

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...

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...

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...