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
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.
Tags: Breeding
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...
Policies
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...
Policies
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...