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Informational
May 23, 2023

Approved Enrichment Items - Sheep

Guidelines
May 19, 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...
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 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.
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...
Guidelines
Mar 24, 2023

Guidelines on the Preparation, Storage and Expiration of Injectable Medications

This guideline outlines the expectations for the preparation, storage and expiration of injectable medications.
SOPs
Mar 10, 2023

Procedures for Feline Quarantine and Conditioning

To define the standard operating procedures for processing, quarantine, and maintenance of cats for use in research.
SOPs
Mar 10, 2023

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
Mar 10, 2023

Environmental Enrichment for Animals SOP

This document outlines the use and approval of environmental enrichment for all vertebrate animals.
Guidelines
Mar 10, 2023

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...
Guidelines
Mar 10, 2023

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...
SOPs
Feb 24, 2023

Procedures for Canine Quarantine and Conditioning

To define the standard operating procedures for receiving, processing, quarantine, and pre-shipment conditioning of dogs for use in research.
SOPs
Jan 27, 2023

SOP for Laboratory Assumption of the Feeding, Watering and/or Cage Changing of Rodents

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).
Guidelines
Jan 27, 2023

Physical Exams for Aging Rabbits

Additional procedures associated with older rabbits.
Policies
Dec 5, 2022

Policy on the Review and Approval of IACUC Mandated 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.
Policies
Dec 5, 2022

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...
Guidelines
Dec 2, 2022

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...

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