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

To establish acceptable methods of euthanasia for investigative personnel to perform. The current procedure is composed of two parts: a primary method followed by a secondary method to ensure death and/or prevent revival.

This document is intended to provide guidelines for investigators who perform surgical procedure(s) in rodents such as mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, etc. All surgical procedures, anesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics or other...

Research activities may involve the administration of hazardous substances to laboratory animals. If not contained properly, these activities can negatively impact the health of research and animal care personnel as well as other animals dose. This...

To define the standard operating procedures for processing, quarantine, and maintenance of cats for use in research.

This document outlines the use and approval of environmental enrichment for all vertebrate animals.

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...

To establish procedures for investigative personnel to feed, water, and/or changes cages for the rodents used in their research projects and decline these services from the Unit for Laboratory Medicine (ULAM).

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approved animal activities (i.e. protocols) can be amended using IACUC reviews and administrative processes (e.g., Veterinary Verification and Consultation, and Administrative Amendments). The...