Informational
Jul 1, 2018

Animal Enrichment Database

Approved Enrichment Items - Cat Approved Enrichment Items - Chicken Approved Enrichment Items - Cow Approved Enrichment Items - Dog Approved Enrichment Items - Ferret Approved Enrichment Items - Frog Approved Enrichment Items - Gerbil Approved...
Policies
May 21, 2018

Policy for the Use of Vertebrate Animals

This policy of the University of Michigan assures the humane use and care of vertebrate animals used in research, instruction, or testing. It further guarantees that any reported concerns regarding the care and use of vertebrate animals are...
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...
Guidelines
Mar 15, 2018

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...
SOPs
Mar 1, 2018

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.
Guidelines
Mar 1, 2018

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Ruminants

This set of guidelines was prepared by the ULAM veterinary staff to provide general recommendations for anesthesia and analgesia in laboratory ruminants. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive tutorial, and does not factor in specific research-...
Guidelines
Feb 1, 2018

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-...
Guidelines
Dec 1, 2017

End-Stage Illness Scoring System

To establish a guideline for an end-stage illness scoring system to be used for animals displaying severe signs of morbidity, or a moribund state. This guideline does not replace use of common sense and empathy to protect animals from avoidable...
Guidelines
Dec 1, 2017

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Non-Human Primates

This document has been designed by ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory non-human primates . This is not intended to be an all-inclusive tutorial on drug combinations that can be used in...
Forms
Oct 24, 2017

Non-Controlled Substances Purchase Request Form

A limited selection of non-controlled substances, defined as those drugs and substances NOT regulated by the Federal Controlled Substances Act , can be purchased through the ULAM Business Office by completing the Non-Controlled Substances Purchase...
Forms
Aug 3, 2017

eRAM Principal Investigator Authorization Request Form

The University of Michigan uses a web-based system called eResearch Animal Management (eRAM) for managing the submission, review, and approval of all applications/protocols involving the use of vertebrate animals. New Principal Investigators (PIs)...

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