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Guidelines
Sep 18, 2023

Guidelines on the Preparation of Injectable Substances and Agents Administered to Animals

This guideline outlines the expectations for the preparation of injectable substances and agents intended for use in animals.
Policies
Sep 18, 2023

Policy on Maintenance of Guillotines, Scissors and Shears

This policy describes the expectations for the care and maintenance of guillotines, scissors, and shears used for live animals in research, teaching or testing. Specifically, this policy addresses the institutional expectations related to the...
Forms
Sep 14, 2023

Germ-Free Mouse Facility User Request Form

If you would like to request mice or services from the Germ-Free Mouse Facility , please download and complete the Germ-Free Request Form . Completed forms should be submitted to ulam-germfree@umich.edu . * Germ-free mice and housing space are...
Tags: Housing Germ-Free
Informational
Aug 25, 2023

Standard Charging Procedures for Veterinary Services

To describe procedures regarding charging for veterinary services.
Guidelines
Aug 25, 2023

Guidelines on the Performance of Surgery in Rodents

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...
SOPs
Aug 25, 2023

Environmental Enrichment for Animals SOP

This document outlines the use and approval of environmental enrichment for all vertebrate animals.
Guidelines
Aug 25, 2023

Anesthesia and Sedation Monitoring Guidelines

This document was created by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for anesthesia and sedation monitoring. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible methods and all equipment available for anesthesia monitoring. Detailed...
Guidelines
Jul 28, 2023

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...
Guidelines
Jul 28, 2023

Guidelines for Rodent Euthanasia Procedures for Investigative Personnel

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.
Policies
Jun 5, 2023

Policy for Research, Teaching, and Testing Activities Involving the Use of Animals

This policy of the University of Michigan assures the humane use and care of animals used in research, instruction, or testing. This policy describes: (1) the roles and responsibilities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and...
Policies
Jun 5, 2023

Policy on the Use of Non-Pharmaceutical Grade Drugs

This policy outlines the IACUC requirements for using non-pharmaceutical grade substances in animal-based research.
SOPs
Jun 2, 2023

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.
SOPs
Jun 2, 2023

Procedures to Reduce Human Exposure to Orf and Q Fever

To clarify procedures necessary to safely handle sheep to decrease the risk of human exposure to contagious ecthyma (the causative agent of orf ) and Coxiella burnetii (the causative agent of Q fever ).
Guidelines
Jun 2, 2023

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-...
Informational
May 23, 2023

Approved Enrichment Items - Sheep

Guidelines
May 19, 2023

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Mice

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...
Guidelines
May 19, 2023

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Rats

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory rats. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in rats...
Guidelines
May 19, 2023

Guidelines on Reptile Anesthesia Analgesia and Surgery

This document has been designed by ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory reptiles. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in...
SOPs
Apr 21, 2023

Procedures for Non-Human Primate Quarantine and Conditioning

To define the standard operating procedure for quarantine and conditioning of non-human primates ( NHPs ) at the University of Michigan for use in research.
SOPs
Mar 24, 2023

Animals Administered a Hazardous Substance Requiring Containment

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...

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