SOPs
Aug 25, 2023
Environmental Enrichment for Animals SOP
This document outlines the use and approval of environmental enrichment for all vertebrate animals.
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...
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 11, 2022
Entry and Exiting Animal Housing Areas
Procedures for entry and exiting animal housing areas, including changing the Vivarium Dedicated Uniform and showering.
SOPs
Jan 28, 2022
Procedures for Dog, Cat or Ferret Bites or Scratches
The following SOP details the procedures to follow at the University of Michigan in the event that a dog, cat, or ferret bites or scratches someone in a university research facility. This SOP follows the "May 2013 Rabies Protocol for Mammals Which...
SOPs
Apr 23, 2021
Identifying Single Housed Animals SOP
To describe the procedures for classifying animals that are single housed and labeling cages appropriately. All single housed animals on campus must be identified with the reason they are housed singly.
SOPs
Sep 15, 2017
Carcass Disposal Procedures for Investigative Personnel
To establish acceptable methods of carcass disposal for investigative personnel.
SOPs
Oct 17, 2016
Animal Fasting Communication
To delineate communications procedures and responsibilities of investigative personnel and ULAM husbandry personnel to coordinate animal fasting periods.
