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Policy on Maintaining Anesthetic Machines and Vaporizers

To ensure high-quality anesthesia to research animals and a safe working environment for personnel, anesthesia machines and vaporizers must be assessed at yearly intervals, or in accordance with the available manufacturer’s guidelines.

Forms

Feb 5, 2025

Anesthetic Machine Service Authorization Form

The Animal Care & Use Office is responsible for coordinating an anesthetic certification company’s visits to the University of Michigan to conduct inspections on a quarterly basis. Campus visits occur in March, June, September, and December of...

Guidelines

Jan 10, 2025

Guidelines on Zebrafish Care and Veterinary Oversight

This document defines the minimum standards of care for zebrafish. It also outlines the veterinary oversight of aquatic species at the University of Michigan. Laboratories may exceed these minimum standards of care but cannot do less than what is...

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Policies

Nov 20, 2023

Policy on Personal Hygiene Requirements When Conducting Animal Activities

An important factor in protecting the health of personnel engaged in animal activities is personal hygiene. This policy outlines the important hygiene practices that must be followed to mitigate risks against zoonotic agents found naturally in...

Guidelines

Oct 20, 2023

Guidelines on Experimental Food or Water Restriction or Manipulation in Laboratory Animals

Food and water restriction can be an important and commonly used research tool in many experimental studies. This restriction has the potential to adversely affect an animal's well-being. In keeping within federal and university guidelines, and...

Guidelines

Aug 23, 2024

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Swine

This set of guidelines was prepared by the ULAM veterinary staff to provide general recommendations for anesthesia and analgesia in laboratory pigs. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive tutorial, and does not factor in specific research-...

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Policy on Maintaining Anesthetic Machines and Vaporizers

Anesthetic Machine Service Authorization Form

Guidelines on Zebrafish Care and Veterinary Oversight

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Policy on Personal Hygiene Requirements When Conducting Animal Activities

Guidelines on Experimental Food or Water Restriction or Manipulation in Laboratory Animals

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Swine

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