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.
Policies
Jun 3, 2019
Policy on Counting Animals Bred
This policy of the University of Michigan (U-M) describes the information required by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ( IACUC ) to address the need to account for animals produced through in-house breeding.
Policies
Jun 3, 2019
Policy on Monitoring Anesthetic Machines and Vaporizers
Efforts to provide high-quality anesthesia to research animals and a safe working environment for personnel dictate that assessments should be conducted on anesthesia machines and vaporizers at yearly intervals.
Guidelines
May 20, 2019
Guidelines on the Preparation, Storage and Expiration of Injectable Medications
This guideline outlines the expectations for the preparation, storage and expiration of injectable medications.
Guidelines
May 1, 2019
Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Dogs
This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory canines. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in...
Guidelines
Forms
Mar 5, 2019
Animal Surgery Operating Rooms Facility Access Request Form
Use this form to request access to Animal Surgery Operating Room (ASOR) managed facilities. Prior to completing the form, please note the following: The person requesting card reader access must have a valid University of Michigan MCard (...
Forms
Feb 4, 2019
Animal Surgery Operating Rooms Facility Use and Technical Support Request Form
This online form should be used to submit, modify, or cancel requests for Animal Surgery Operating Room (ASOR) facilities and/or technical support services.
Informational
Jan 11, 2019
Standard Charging Procedures for Veterinary Services
To describe procedures regarding charging for veterinary services.
SOPs
Dec 14, 2018
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
Nov 1, 2018
Guidelines on Use of Streptozotocin in Rodents
To describe the appropriate use of streptozotocin for induction of diabetes mellitus (DM) in rats and mice and associated husbandry procedures. To describe the appropriate post-injection monitoring of rodents.
Policies
Nov 1, 2018
Policy for Euthanasia by the Veterinary Staff
To establish a standard procedure for euthanasia of a laboratory animal by ULAM veterinary staff when it is determined that euthanasia is the most humane treatment. Information is also provided on the appropriate means to communicate with...
Guidelines
Nov 1, 2018
Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Rabbits
This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory rabbits. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in...
Guidelines
Nov 1, 2018
Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Guinea Pigs
This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of guinea pigs. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in guinea pigs...
Guidelines
Sep 17, 2018
Guidelines for Acceptable Methods of Identification and Genotyping of Rodents and Zebrafish
To describe procedures to safely and appropriately identify and genotype animals used in laboratory research at the University of Michigan.
SOPs
Sep 1, 2018
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
Sep 1, 2018
Procedures for Feline Quarantine and Conditioning
To define the standard operating procedures for processing, quarantine, and maintenance of cats for use in research.
SOPs
Sep 1, 2018
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.
