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May 7, 2024

Policy on Counting Animals Produced

This policy outlines the expectations for counting animals produced. An accurate animal count is required to fulfill federal obligations for reporting animal numbers and to ensure compliance with Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee ( IACUC...

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Mar 18, 2024

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

Sep 18, 2023

Policy on the Use, Storage, and Expiration of Substances, Agents, and Medical Materials Used in Animals

This policy defines the expectations for the appropriate use, storage and expiration of agents, substances, and medical materials.

Policies

Sep 18, 2023

Policy on Investigating Noncompliance and Animal Welfare Concerns

This policy describes the process that the U-M IACUC will follow when investigating reports and allegations of noncompliance or welfare concerns relating to the care and/or use of vertebrate animals and/or cephalopods.

Policies

Sep 18, 2023

Policy on Maintenance of Guillotines, Scissors and Shears

This policy describes 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...

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Jun 5, 2023

Policy for Research, Teaching, and Testing Activities Involving the Use of Animals

This policy of the University of Michigan assures the humane use and care of animals used in research, instruction, or testing. This policy describes: (1) the roles and responsibilities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and...

Policies

Jun 5, 2023

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.

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...