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Apr 19, 2021

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.

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Feb 15, 2021

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 use and to ensure compliance with Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee ( IACUC )...

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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.

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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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Jan 20, 2020

Policy on the Use of Expired Drugs and Medical Materials

This policy defines the expectations for the appropriate use and storage of expired drugs and medical materials.

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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...

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May 21, 2018

Policy for the Use of Vertebrate Animals

This policy of the University of Michigan assures the humane use and care of vertebrate animals used in research, instruction, or testing. It further guarantees that any reported concerns regarding the care and use of vertebrate animals are...

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Jun 23, 2017

Policy on Surgery Location Requirements for Rodent, Aquatic, and Avian Species

The purpose of this policy is to outline location requirements for performing surgeries on avian, aquatic and rodent species at U-M.

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Jun 5, 2017

Policy on Full Committee Review Procedures

This policy outlines the mechanisms the IACUC uses during a Full Committee Review (FCR) to ensure that projects are in accordance with Public Health Service (PHS) Policy , the Animal Welfare Act/Regulations , and other local, state and federal laws...