IACUC Policy: 043-05, Effective Date: 07/13/2012, Last Revision: 05/17/2024 Overview/Purpose USDA covered species may be placed under anesthesia for a variety of reasons including performance of procedures, survival surgery, or imaging. Animals... Read More
Animal Subjects
IACUC Policy: 006-06, Effective Date: 01/25/2008, Last Revision: 11/17/2023 Overview/Purpose Blood collection/sampling is a common and important procedure utilized in the research setting. This policy provides guidance on blood collection... Read More
IACUC Policy: 034-06, Effective Date: 06/01/2009, Last Revision: 03/17/2023 Overview/Purpose Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas is frequently used to euthanize rodents in a research setting. CO2 is introduced into a cage or space in a controlled manner to... Read More
IACUC Policy: 044-06, Effective Date: 01/18/2013, Last Revision: 04/15/2022 Overview/Purpose The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) requires documentation of animal care procedures and verification of environmental... Read More
IACUC Policy: 003-04, Effective Date: 10/2002, Last Revision: 02/18/2022 Overview/Purpose Federal regulations require the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to consider the number of animals proposed as part of the protocol review... Read More
IACUC Policy: 046-02, Effective Date: 05/17/2013, Last Revision: 06/17/2016, Last Reviewed: 11/18/2022 Overview/Purpose The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) guidelines for the euthanasia of animals provides limited... Read More
IACUC Policy: 033-04, Effective Date: 04/18/2008, Last Revision: 05/17/2024 Overview/Purpose Certain experimental paradigms require the use of food or water restriction. Restriction of food or fluid for experimental purposes requires... Read More
Species Specific Examples of Enclosures Rodents: Microisolator cage with lid secured in place, within an opaque container (e.g. a Rubbermaid® tub, zippered pillowcase, reusable grocery bag or other bag that closes/ties shut) or completely... Read More
IACUC Policy: 005-06, Effective Date: 10/2002, Last Revision: 11/19/2021 Overview/Purpose It is the IACUC’s responsibility to ensure that the university maintains an occupational health and safety program as an essential part of the overall... Read More
IACUC Policy: 042-04, Effective Date: 03/18/2011, Last Revision: 08/16/2024 Overview/Purpose Federal regulations do not permit an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) member to participate in the review of research in which he/she... Read More
IACUC Policy: 011-04, Effective Date: 10/2002, Last Revision: 05/18/2018, Last Reviewed: 05/21/2021 Overview/Purpose The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is responsible for reviewing the use of live vertebrate animals used in... Read More
IACUC Policy: 049-05, Effective Date: 08/16/2013, Last Revision: 03/17/2023 Overview/Purpose To ensure animal safety and reduce risk of anesthetic gas exposure to animals and personnel, proper maintenance of anesthesia equipment, appropriate waste... Read More
IACUC Policy: 055-01, Effective Date: 04/19/2019, Last Revision: 04/15/2022 Overview/Purpose Social housing and environmental enrichment is addressed at the level of the individual housing area due to the size and scope of the program at The Ohio... Read More
IACUC Policy: 007-08, Effective Date: 11/18/2005, Last Revision: 03/17/2023 Overview/Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with the Guide regarding space requirements for mice utilized for breeding activities in an approved... Read More
IACUC Policy: 051-05, Effective Date: 10/28/2013, Last Revision: 05/17/2024 Overview/Purpose The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) must oversee the methods used to transport animals outside the approved housing locations to... Read More
IACUC Policy: 024-04, Effective Date: 10/2002, Last Revision: 11/17/2023 Overview/Purpose The purpose of this policy is to define what the OSU IACUC considers prolonged restraint and thereby requires additional justification and description in the... Read More
IACUC Policy: 052-03 Effective Date: 10/18/13 Last Revision: 02/17/2023 Overview/Purpose The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) must be made aware of conditions that have the potential to negatively impact animal welfare.... Read More
IACUC Policy: 015-10, Effective Date: 04/24/2006, Last Revision: 04/15/2022 Overview/Purpose The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) attending veterinarian have oversight... Read More
Office of Research, Office of the Attending Veterinarian Guideline, Revised 11/17/2022 This guideline discusses rodent anesthesia and analgesia options and gives examples of recommended analgesic plans based on anticipated level of pain from a... Read More
IACUC Policy: 025-09, Effective Date: 08/06/2001, Last Revision: 05/17/2024 Overview/Purpose Animals may be placed under anesthesia for a variety of reasons including performance of procedures, survival surgery, or imaging. Animals must be... Read More