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Jul 27, 2017

Training Request Form

The ULAM Training Core offers continued training support to personnel upon request, once all IACUC required training has been completed. Individuals interested in signing up for supplemental animal care and use training classes should complete the...

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SOPs

Jul 14, 2017

Dental Care Program for Non-Human Primates

This document outlines the dental care program developed for the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) within the University of Michigan Medical School. The program is designed to help optimize the health of all non-human primates ( NHPs ) used...

Policies

Jun 23, 2017

Policy on Surgery Location Requirements for Rodent, Aquatic, and Avian Species

The purpose of this policy is to outline location requirements for performing surgeries on avian, aquatic and rodent species at U-M.

Informational

Jun 15, 2017

Anesthesia and Analgesia Drug Descriptions

Guidelines

Jun 15, 2017

Guidelines on Experimental Food or Water Restriction or Manipulation in Laboratory Animals

Food and water restriction can be an important and commonly used research tool in many experimental studies. This restriction has the potential to adversely affect an animal's well-being. In keeping within federal and university guidelines, and...

Policies

Jun 13, 2017

Policy on the Animal Handler Medical Surveillance Program

This policy implements a necessary and comprehensive Animal Handler Medical Surveillance program to address health risks such as allergens and zoonoses .

Policies

Jun 5, 2017

Policy on Full Committee Review Procedures

This policy outlines the mechanisms the IACUC uses during a Full Committee Review (FCR) to ensure that projects are in accordance with Public Health Service (PHS) Policy , the Animal Welfare Act/Regulations , and other local, state and federal laws...

Forms

May 15, 2017

Commissioning Document Questionnaire for Approval of New Animal Use Space

Laboratories wishing to commission new animal use space instead of using existing, approved animal facilities for their studies must first complete this questionnaire. Questionnaire should only be completed AFTER consultation with Animal Care &...

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Guidelines

May 15, 2017

Guidelines on Treatment of Ulcerative Dermatitis

This document is a guideline for investigators on the treatment of ulcerative dermatitis .

Guidelines

Mar 18, 2017

Guidelines on Fish Anesthesia Analgesia and Surgery

This document has been designed by ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory fish. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in fish...

Forms

Feb 27, 2017

Anesthetic Machine Service Authorization Form

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) is responsible for coordinating an anesthetic certification company’s visits to the University of Michigan to conduct inspections on a quarterly basis. Campus visits occur in March, June, September, and...

Guidelines

Feb 15, 2017

Evaluation of Alopecia in Non-Human Primates

Alopecia is a common problem in captive, non-human primates (NHP). Alopecia is manifested as hair loss without any clinical changes at the skin surface. This condition can be a result of various causes including clinical, environmental, or...

SOPs

Dec 15, 2016

Procedures for Animal Transportation

Transportation of research or teaching animals within or between campus buildings is an essential component of the research enterprise. The integrity and well being of the animals being transported are necessary for the quality of the research and...

Guidelines

Nov 15, 2016

Guidelines for Documenting Scientific Justification for Exceeding Cage Densities

The Guide defines the maximum number of rodents allowed in a given cage space and is the regulatory source for the Guidelines on Mouse and Rat Breeding and Housing Management . This document is intended to provide guidelines for investigators who...

SOPs

Oct 17, 2016

Animal Fasting Communication

To delineate communications procedures and responsibilities of investigative personnel and ULAM husbandry personnel to coordinate animal fasting periods.

SOPs

Aug 15, 2016

Procedures for Swine Quarantine and Conditioning

To define the standard operating procedure for receiving, processing, and housing of swine at the University of Michigan for use in research.

Guidelines

Aug 15, 2016

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Hamsters

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory hamsters. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in...

Policies

Jul 18, 2016

Policy on Investigating Noncompliance and Animal Welfare Concerns

This policy describes the process that the U-M IACUC will follow when investigating reports and allegations of noncompliance or welfare concerns relating to the care and/or use of vertebrate animals.

Guidelines

Apr 15, 2016

Guidelines on Adjuvant Use in Rabbits Rats and Mice

To outline available adjuvants and select procedures and techniques recommended by ULAM Veterinary Staff for use in rabbits, rats, and mice.

Guidelines

Apr 15, 2016

Guidelines on Blood Collection

This document is designed to provide general information on blood collection methods for common laboratory animals. All procedures must be approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The method of blood collection to be used...

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