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 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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Guidelines
Mar 15, 2016

Guidelines on Amphibian Anesthesia Analgesia and Surgery

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

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