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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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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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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 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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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...
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EHS Biosafety Manual
The University of Michigan (U-M) Biosafety Manual is a resource for information, guidelines, policies, and procedures that will encourage safe research and eliminate, or reduce, the potential for exposure to biohazards. The information presented...
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Dec 7, 2017
Helpful Information Sheet: Flowchart for Hazard Use in Animals
This flowchart outlines the processes used by the Animal Care & Use Program to determine the appropriate containment housing level(s) for study teams using hazards in their animal studies. The document includes helpful information about required...
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Animal Concern Hotline Flyer
The University of Michigan is strongly committed to the humane care and use of animals in research, testing, and teaching. Any member of the faculty, staff, or public having reason to question the treatment of animals at U-M should report any...
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United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary (USP-NF)
The United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary (USP–NF) is a combination of two compendia, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF). It contains standards for medicines, dosage forms, drug substances, excipients,...
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Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations (Orange Book)
The publication Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations (commonly known as the "Orange Book") identifies drug products approved on the basis of safety and effectiveness by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the...
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Anesthesia and Analgesia in Swine (Chapter 15 of Anesthesia and Analgesia in Laboratory Animals)
Published by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine, Chapter 15 of Anesthesia and Analgesia in Laboratory Animals (Second Edition) focuses on anesthesia and analgesia in swine. Chapter topics include: inhalational anesthesia, injectable...
