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Feb 5, 2021

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
Guidelines
Jan 15, 2021

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Swine

This set of guidelines was prepared by the ULAM veterinary staff to provide general recommendations for anesthesia and analgesia in laboratory pigs. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive tutorial, and does not factor in specific research-...
SOPs
Dec 15, 2020

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. This...
Informational
Aug 12, 2020

Clinical Pathology Sample Collection Guidelines

The Clinical Pathology Sample Collection Guidelines outline minimum volume requirements for Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Chemistry samples submitted to the In-Vivo Animal Core (IVAC) Animal Diagnostic Laboratory.
Tags: U-M resource IVAC
Guidelines
Aug 6, 2020

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Cats

This document has been designed by ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory cats. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive tutorial on drug combinations that can be used in cats. The...
Guidelines
Aug 5, 2020

Guidelines on the Performance of Surgery in Non-Rodent Mammals

This document is intended to provide guidelines for investigators who perform surgical procedures in non-rodent mammals including dogs, cats, swine, ferrets, rabbits, ruminants and non-human primates . All surgical procedures, anesthetics,...
SOPs
Aug 5, 2020

Macaque Monkey Bite, Scratch, and Exposure SOP

Herpes B virus is carried by monkeys in the genus Macaca , such as the rhesus ( Macaca mulatta ), cynomolgus ( M, fascicularis ), pigtail macaque (M. nemestrina ) and other Asiatic macaque species. The virus can be transmitted from these monkeys to...
Policies
Aug 3, 2020

Policy On Analgesia in Animals Undergoing Surgery

This policy has been created to minimize pain and distress to animals undergoing surgical procedures for research, teaching and testing by providing the minimum analgesic duration that is acceptable for various surgical procedures.
Policies
Aug 3, 2020

Policy on the Restraint of Research Animals

This policy defines “prolonged restraint” and is intended to ensure that: (a) the method of restraint is appropriate for the species of animal, (b) the period of restraint is the minimum required for experimental objectives, (c) the personnel...
Policies
Aug 3, 2020

Policy on the Classification and Expectations of Personnel Involved with Animal Activities

To outline the basic expectations for each classification of personnel permitted to work with animals. ( NOTE: This document was previously titled " Policy on Tracking and Training Personnel Involved with Animal Activities ".)
SOPs
Aug 1, 2020

Procedures for Sheep Research Facility Parasite Management

To describe the methods of management and screening for internal parasites in University of Michigan sheep housed at the Sheep Research Facility (SRF).
Guidelines
Jul 20, 2020

University of Michigan Euthanasia Guidelines

These guidelines are based on the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals (2020 Edition) . Abbreviation codes are as follows: A = Acceptable - those which consistently produce a humane death when used as the sole means of euthanasia AC =...
Policies
Jul 20, 2020

Policy on Personal Hygiene Requirements When Conducting Animal Activities

An important factor in protecting the health of personnel engaged in animal activities is personal hygiene. This policy outlines the important hygiene practices that must be followed to mitigate risks against zoonotic agents found naturally in...
Policies
Jul 20, 2020

Policy on Personal Protective Equipment While Conducting Animal Activities

To define the minimum standards of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) needed to control or prevent exposure to zoonotic organisms and allergens inherent in the animals as well as hazardous materials exposures due to animal research, teaching, or...
Policies
Jul 20, 2020

Policy on the Use of Hazardous Materials in Animal Activities

This policy enacts those provisions of the following federal and state requirements pertaining to the use of hazardous materials in research, teaching, and testing activities that involve vertebrate animals. Public Health Service Policy on Humane...
Policies
Jul 20, 2020

Policy on Maintenance of Guillotines, Scissors and Shears

To describe 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 requirement that...
Guidelines
Jul 20, 2020

Guidelines for Mouse and Rat 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.
Informational
May 15, 2020

Approved Enrichment Items - Cat

Informational
May 15, 2020

Approved Enrichment Items - Zebrafish

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.

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