Animal Subjects

IACUC Policy: 005-07, Effective Date: 10/2002, Last Revision: 11/15/2024 Overview/Purpose The university maintains an occupational health and safety program as an essential part of the overall program of animal care and use. All IACUC protocols... 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:  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

IACUC Policy: 046-02, Effective Date: 05/17/2013, Last Revision: 06/17/2016, Last Reviewed: 04/18/2025 Overview/Purpose The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) guidelines for the euthanasia of animals provides limited recommendations... Read More

IACUC Policy: 003-05, Effective Date: 10/2002, Last Revision: 02/21/2025 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: 044-06, Effective Date: 01/18/2013, Last Revision: 04/18/2025  Overview/Purpose The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) requires documentation of animal care procedures and verification of environmental... 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: 007-08, Effective Date: 11/18/2005, Last Revision: 06/20/2025 Overview/Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with the Guide regarding space requirements for mice and rats utilized for breeding activities in an... Read More

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: 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