Policies
Mar 16, 2020
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
Feb 10, 2020
SOP for Laboratory Assumption of the Feeding, Watering and/or Cage Changing of Rodents
The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine ( ULAM ) has developed a policy by which the staff of a research laboratory can feed and/or water the rodents used in their research project(s), and thus not use ULAM husbandry for these services.
Guidelines
Jan 31, 2020
Guidelines on Zebrafish Care and Veterinary Oversight
This document defines the minimum standards of care for zebrafish. It also outlines the veterinary oversight of aquatic species at the University of Michigan. Laboratories may exceed these minimum standards of care, but cannot do less than what is...
Policies
Jan 20, 2020
Policy on the Use of Expired Drugs and Medical Materials
This policy defines the expectations for the appropriate use and storage of expired drugs and medical materials.
Informational
Dec 30, 2019
Approved Enrichment Items - Cat
Informational
Dec 30, 2019
Approved Enrichment Items - Zebrafish
Informational
Dec 30, 2019
Approved Enrichment Items - Swine
Informational
Dec 30, 2019
Approved Enrichment Items - Sheep
Informational
Dec 30, 2019
Approved Enrichment Items - Rat
Informational
Dec 30, 2019
Approved Enrichment Items - Rabbit
Informational
Dec 30, 2019
Approved Enrichment Items - Nonhuman Primate
Informational
Dec 30, 2019
Approved Enrichment Items - Mouse
Informational
Dec 30, 2019
Approved Enrichment Items - Guinea Pig
Informational
Dec 30, 2019
Approved Enrichment Items - Frog
Informational
Dec 30, 2019
Approved Enrichment Items - Dog
Guidelines
Nov 27, 2019
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
Nov 21, 2019
Guidelines for the Storage of Sterile Items
To establish procedures for the appropriate handling and storage of sterile items.
Policies
Nov 4, 2019
Policy on Processing and Approving Protocol Amendments
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...
Policies
Oct 7, 2019
Policy on IACUC Review and Approval of Pilot Studies
This policy defines the process for reviewing, approving, and following-up on pilot studies required by the U-M’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee’s (IACUC) before proposed activities can be initiated.
Forms
Jun 11, 2019
Necropsy, Histology, Pathology Request Form
The In-Vivo Animal Core (IVAC) can assist with a wide-array of necropsy, histology, and pathology services, including rodent and large animal necropsy, immunohistochemistry, and pathology interpretation. Services are offered on a fee-for-service...
