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Informational
Dec 15, 2020

Obtaining Veterinary Care

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...
Informational
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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Forms
Aug 12, 2020

Digital Slide Scanning Request Form

The In-Vivo Animal Core (IVAC) offers a multitude of digital slide scanning services on a fee-for-service basis. All requests for service should be submitted using the Digital Scanning Request Form . Information on rates for IVAC Aperio ® Digital...
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Forms
Aug 12, 2020

General Animal Diagnostic Laboratory Testing Submission Form

The In-Vivo Animal Core (IVAC) offers a wide-array of services and expertise in laboratory animal pathology, pathology preparations, and services. Services are offered on a fee-for-service basis . Requests should be submitted using the General...
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Forms
Aug 12, 2020

Necropsy, Histology, Pathology Request Form

The In-Vivo Animal Core (IVAC) can assist with a wide-array of necropsy, histology, and pathology services, including rodent and large animal necropsy, immunohistochemistry, and pathology interpretation. Services are offered on a fee-for-service...
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Forms
Aug 12, 2020

External Animal Diagnostic Laboratory Testing Submission Form

The In-Vivo Animal Core (IVAC) can assist external laboratories with a multitude of diagnostic testing services, including microbiology, clinical pathology, and surveillance testing. Services are offered on a fee-for-service basis . Requests should...
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Guidelines
Aug 6, 2020

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Cats

This document has been designed by ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory cats. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive tutorial on drug combinations that can be used in cats. The...
Guidelines
Aug 6, 2020

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Mice

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory mice. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in mice...
Guidelines
Aug 6, 2020

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Rats

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory rats. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in rats...
Forms
Aug 5, 2020

Technical Services Request Form

The In-Vivo Animal Core (IVAC) can perform a variety of technical services, including animal randomization, drug preparation, dosing and blood collection, and all clinical observations. Services are offered on a fee-for-service basis. Requests...
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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...
Guidelines
Aug 5, 2020

Guidelines on the Performance of Surgery in Non-Rodent Mammals

This document is intended to provide guidelines for investigators who perform surgical procedures in non-rodent mammals including dogs, cats, swine, ferrets, rabbits, ruminants and non-human primates . All surgical procedures, anesthetics,...
Policies
Aug 3, 2020

Policy on the Restraint of Research Animals

This policy defines “prolonged restraint” and is intended to ensure that: (a) the method of restraint is appropriate for the species of animal, (b) the period of restraint is the minimum required for experimental objectives, (c) the personnel...
Policies
Aug 3, 2020

Policy On Analgesia in Animals Undergoing Surgery

This policy has been created to minimize pain and distress to animals undergoing surgical procedures for research, teaching and testing by providing the minimum analgesic duration that is acceptable for various surgical procedures.
Policies
Aug 3, 2020

Policy on the Classification and Expectations of Personnel Involved with Animal Activities

To outline the basic expectations for each classification of personnel permitted to work with animals. ( NOTE: This document was previously titled " Policy on Tracking and Training Personnel Involved with Animal Activities ".)
SOPs
Aug 1, 2020

Procedures for Sheep Research Facility Parasite Management

To describe the methods of management and screening for internal parasites in University of Michigan sheep housed at the Sheep Research Facility (SRF).
Guidelines
Jul 20, 2020

University of Michigan Euthanasia Guidelines

These guidelines are based on the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals (2020 Edition) . Abbreviation codes are as follows: A = Acceptable - those which consistently produce a humane death when used as the sole means of euthanasia AC =...
Policies
Jul 20, 2020

Policy on Personal Protective Equipment While Conducting Animal Activities

To define the minimum standards of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) needed to control or prevent exposure to zoonotic organisms and allergens inherent in the animals as well as hazardous materials exposures due to animal research, teaching, or...
Policies
Jul 20, 2020

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...

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GUIDANCE & OVERSIGHT
Animal Care & Use Office (ACUO)
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Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: (734) 763-8028
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Email: acuoffice@umich.edu

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