Informational
Nov 9, 2021

U-M Library's Laboratory Animal Medicine Research Guide

A curated resource from the U-M Library, this Research Guide provides links to frequently used veterinary medicine journals, textbooks, and databases, including: Links to databases such as PubMed and VetMed Resource Online journals including the...
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SOPs
Aug 5, 2020

Macaque Monkey Bite, Scratch, and Exposure SOP

Herpes B virus is carried by monkeys in the genus Macaca , such as the rhesus ( Macaca mulatta ), cynomolgus ( M, fascicularis ), pigtail macaque (M. nemestrina ) and other Asiatic macaque species. The virus can be transmitted from these monkeys to...
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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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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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Amphibian and Reptile Care and Information Sheets

Developed by the Western New York Herpetological Society (WNYHS), these care and information sheets offer instructions for the basic care of amphibians, lizards, snakes, turtles and tortoises, and other reptiles. Each sheet contains information...
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ACU Program Quick Reference Guide

The Animal Care & Use (ACU) Program’s Quick Reference Guide includes all of the information you’ll need to get started with animal care and use at the University of Michigan. At a glance, you'll find: The most important animal care and use links...
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Guidelines
Jan 15, 2021

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-...
SOPs
Dec 15, 2020

Animals Administered a Hazardous Substance Requiring Containment

Research activities may involve the administration of hazardous substances to laboratory animals. If not contained properly, these activities can negatively impact the health of research and animal care personnel as well as other animals. This...
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Aug 12, 2020

Clinical Pathology Sample Collection Guidelines

The Clinical Pathology Sample Collection Guidelines outline minimum volume requirements for Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Chemistry samples submitted to the In-Vivo Animal Core (IVAC) Animal Diagnostic Laboratory.
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EHS Protective Equipment for Working with Animals

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 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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