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Helpful Information Sheet: Sterile Gloves for Rodent Surgery
The information contained within this document is intended to supplement the Guidelines on the Performance of Surgery in Rodents , which require "the use of sterile, individually packaged gloves for rodent (e.g., mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils,...
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Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Eighth Edition)
The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Guide), now in its eighth edition, provides a framework for assisting “institutions in caring for animals in ways judged to be scientifically, technically, and humanely appropriate” and to “...
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Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (2015)
The Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy), is a set of standards administered by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) that require institutions to establish and maintain proper measures to...
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USDA Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations (2017)
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations (also known as "AWAR" or "AWA/AWR") are a set of standards for the humane care and treatment of mammals (except laboratory-bred rats and mice)...
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U.S. Government Principles for the Care and Use of Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training (1985)
The U.S. Government Principles for the Care and Use of Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training were developed by the Interagency Research Animal Committee and published in 1985. As a recipient of U.S. Federal Government funds that support...
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AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals (2020 Edition)
The AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals are created by the American Veterinary Medical Association and are a widely recognized set of standards designed to provide “guidance in relieving pain and suffering of animals that are to be...
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U-M Library ULAM Research Resource Guide
A curated resource from the U-M Library, this Research Guide is designed specifically for Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) faculty, fellows, and residents. The Guide provides links to frequently used veterinary medicine resources from the...
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ACVA Small Animal Monitoring Guidelines (2009)
In 2009, the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists (ACVA) revised their set of guidelines for anesthetic monitoring. The goal of the ACVA guidelines is "to improve the level of anesthesia care for veterinary patients. Frequent and...
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AAHA Anesthesia Guidelines for Dogs and Cats (2011)
Developed by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the purpose of this article is to provide guidelines for anesthetizing dogs and cats, which can be used daily in veterinary practice. The article includes recommendations for pre-...
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Animal Handler Occupational Health & Safety Program
This Program is issued jointly by the University of Michigan Office of Research and the Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) to provide guidance and consistency in the management of the health and safety program for animal handlers...
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EHS Animal Handler PPE Chart
The purpose of this document is to define minimum standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with research animals at the University of Michigan for the purpose of preventing or controlling personnel exposure to zoonotic...
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EHS Anesthetic Gases in Animal Research
Developed by the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), this standard operating procedure outlines the handling and use of anesthetic gases in animal research, including isoflurane, halothane, enflurane and ether. Review this...
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Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching (2010)
Published by the Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS), this is the third edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching , commonly referred to as the Ag Guide . "Previous editions were titled the...
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EHS Minimally Required PPE for Animal Care and Use
Maintained by the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), this webpage contains important information about protective equipment for working with animals. For more information about the level of PPE required based on the level of...
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EHS Chemical Hygiene Plan
The Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) establishes a written program in accordance with the requirements of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSHA) Part 431 Hazardous Work in Laboratories Standard R 325-70100 . The intent of the CHP is to...
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EHS Biohazardous (Medical) Waste Disposal
The U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) collects and processes the biological waste generated at U-M. Lab directors (faculty/lab managers/supervisors) must follow the EHS protocols for proper disposal of biological waste to help...
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Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (5th Edition)
Published by the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health, the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) is an advisory document recommending best practices for the safe conduct of work in biomedical...
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Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals (1997)
This book, an implementation handbook and companion to the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals , identifies principles for building an [animal] program and discusses the accountability of institutional leaders, managers, and employees...
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EHS Standard Procedures and Protocols for Using Radioactive Material in Animals
Maintained by the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), the Hazmat & Radiation webpage contains information about the following topics: Waste Disposal and Collection Biological Exposure Risks Chemical Exposure Risks Radiation...
