Euthanasia – Animal Care & Use Program

Guidelines
Suggested parameters and sets of instructions outlining best practices and standards for accomplishing specific animal care and use research duties.

End-Stage Illness Scoring System

Updated on:

October 20, 2023

Guidelines
Suggested parameters and sets of instructions outlining best practices and standards for accomplishing specific animal care and use research duties.

University of Michigan Euthanasia Guidelines

Updated on:

October 6, 2023

Policies
High-level program plans that outline the general goals and acceptable procedures for a department.

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

Updated on:

September 18, 2023

Policies
High-level program plans that outline the general goals and acceptable procedures for a department.

Policy on Maintenance of Guillotines, Scissors and Shears

Updated on:

September 18, 2023

Guidelines
Suggested parameters and sets of instructions outlining best practices and standards for accomplishing specific animal care and use research duties.

Guidelines for Rodent Euthanasia Procedures for Investigative Personnel

Updated on:

July 28, 2023

Informational
Informational tools to help guide you through specific animal care and use tasks.

AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals (2020 Edition)

Updated on:

April 2, 2025