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U-M Receives Continued Full AAALAC Accreditation
We are pleased to announce that the University of Michigan has received Continued Full Accreditation from AAALAC International (AAALAC). In the notification letter received on November 27, the AAALAC...Posted On: December 1, 2023 -
Zachary Freeman Named Director of the Transgenic Animal Model Core
Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) Faculty Veterinarian Zachary T. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACLAM, was recently named director of the Transgenic Animal Model Core (TAMC), part of the U-M’s...Posted On: March 18, 2024 -
Reminder: Please Reuse Acetates
Acetates are a limited resource and, as such, should be reused whenever possible. If you are unsure about whether an acetate can be reused, we ask that you either (1) leave it in the animal housing...Posted On: March 13, 2024 -
Animal Transfers: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding the many logistics, requirements, and processes for transferring animals from one IACUC approved protocol to another can be complicated. Learn everything you need to know about animal...Posted On: February 28, 2024 -
Tips & Tricks for Managing Shortcodes in eRAM
Shortcode management in eRAM is critical for ensuring that the correct shortcodes are appropriately charged for Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) activity. The “Shortcode Manager” role in...Posted On: February 27, 2024 -
Birds Now Covered by the AWA / AWR: What Researchers Can Expect
On August 21, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) amended the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations (AWA / AWR) to include the oversight of birds. Consequently, some...Posted On: February 20, 2024 -
ULAM Welcomes Two New Assistant Husbandry Managers
The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the ULAM Husbandry Management Team. Lindsey Allen, BS, RLATG, and Renee McUmber, BS, RLATG,...Posted On: February 13, 2024 -
ULAM In-Vivo Animal Core Renamed ULAM Pathology Core
The ULAM In-Vivo Animal Core (IVAC) has been renamed the ULAM Pathology Core. This change better reflects the current work and focus of the core, whose mission is to provide diagnostic support for U-...Posted On: February 6, 2024 -
ACU Program Announces Second Annual GOLD Day
The Animal Care & Use (ACU) Program is pleased to announce that its second annual GOLD Day will take place on Friday, May 3, 2024. Launched in 2023, GOLD Day is a unique opportunity for...Posted On: February 1, 2024 -
Prior Justification, Approval Required for Transporting Animals in Personal Vehicles
To ensure animal health and welfare and minimize exposure to environmental stressors that may alter study results, transporting live animals in vehicles NOT specifically designed for such purposes (e...Posted On: January 29, 2024