Guidelines

ERIK, Office of the Attending Veterinarian Guideline, Revised 07/2025 Buprenorphine ER-LAB (Bup ER) is an extended-release analgesic compounded by Wedgewood that lasts ~48 hours in mice and rats. ULAR staff can administer Bup ER for researchers when... Read More

ERIK, Office of the Attending Veterinarian Guideline 19-020, Revised 11/27/2019 Preparation It is important to understand that for most of these methods to be effective, gross debris such as blood or other organic matter must be removed prior to... 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

ERIK, Office of the Attending Veterinarian Guideline, Revised 11/27/2019 Introduction According to the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, “Refrigerated storage, separated from other cold storage, is essential for storage of... Read More

ERIK, Office of the Attending Veterinarian Guideline, Revised 02/20/2025 This guideline discusses rodent anesthesia and analgesia options and gives examples of recommended analgesic plans based on anticipated level of pain from a procedure.... Read More

Office of Research, ULAR Guideline, Revised 06/14/2023 Rodent Housing  All standard rodent diet is irradiated (sterile) and water is treated with reverse osmosis with the exception triple filtered water in Sisson Hall. Water is provided via... Read More

ERIK, Office of the Attending Veterinarian Guideline, Revised 8/1/2022 Introduction The IACUC Policy Rodent Survival Surgery describes institutional and regulatory requirements that must be followed when performing survival surgery on rodents at... Read More

ERIK, Office of the Attending Veterinarian Guideline, Revised 4/14/2021 Animal Receipt and Acclimation Animals should be received and acclimated to the environment prior to initiation of experimental procedures. Animal orders can only be... Read More