Overview/Mission
The use of live vertebrate animals in research and educational programs in the United States must be in accordance with the Public Health Service (PHS) policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Amended Animal Welfare Act of 1985, and the regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Continue Here
Important Notices:
- *Updated* Policy on Footpad Injections in Mice and Rats
- *Updated April 2013* Rats – Cage Population Densities, Housing, and Breeding
- *Updated* Animal Transport and Biosecurity Policy
- *Updated* Duties Performed by Investigator Check Sheet
- GUIDELINES: Aseptic Technique for USDA Covered Species Survival Surgeries
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*Updated* Guidelines for Rodent Blood Withdrawal and Tail Biopsy
- *New Policy* Social Housing of Research Animals
- IACUC Meetings and Application Submission Deadlines 2013
- Attaining Proper DEA Licensing and Maintenance of Controlled Substances in Researcher Laboratories
- *Updated November 2012* Tumor Burden Policy
- October Informational Memo
- *Updated October 2012* Environmental Enrichment Program Guidelines
- *Updated Sterilant Exposure Times* GUIDELINES: Aseptic Technique for Rodent Survival Surgeries
- Updated Mouse Cage Density Policy
- NIH funds not allowed to be used for unapproved protocol activity