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ACUO Develops New Process for Collecting USDA Annual Report Data
In an effort to streamline reporting and minimize administrative burden on Study Teams, the Animal Care & Use Office (ACUO) has developed a new process to collect data for the U-M’s annual report...Posted On: January 11, 2024 -
IACUC Semi-Annual Inspections Begin Tuesday, February 6
The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) will begin its next round of semi-annual facility inspections on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Inspections will run through March and include...Posted On: December 19, 2023 -
New ULAM Per-Diem Rates Go Into Effect January 1, 2024
New per-diem rates for Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) husbandry services will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Rates were evaluated on an individual case-by-case basis consistent with...Posted On: December 18, 2023 -
Additional Tools to Support the Responsible Use of Drugs, Substances, and Other Agents in Animal Studies
The Animal Care & Use Program has created three new tools to assist the U-M research community with navigating the many nuanced requirements for the proper administration and use of medical...Posted On: December 14, 2023 -
Lessons Learned from Fall 2023 Semi-Annual Facility Inspections
The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) completed its latest round of semi-annual facility inspections in mid-September. Please review and discuss these findings, suggestions for...Posted On: December 12, 2023 -
Update on Ongoing Nationwide Ketamine Shortage
December 2023 Update – The Central B2 Pharmacy has ended its Ketamine order restriction for research studies – including all projects involving animals. Study Teams may also continue to purchase...Posted On: December 11, 2023 -
Be in the Know Before You Go: Procedures for Safe Animal Transport
Whether moving animals from room to room, building to building, or through a public area, all methods of transport require a heightened attention to detail to safeguard animal health and welfare. Any...Posted On: December 7, 2023 -
FDA Notice: Discontinue Use of Recalled Water-Based Medical Products Due to Sterility Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning not to use recalled saline (0.9% sodium chloride) and other water-based medical products manufactured by Nurse Assist, LLC and sold...Posted On: December 5, 2023 -
On-Demand Resources from Fall 2023 ULAM Faculty Vet Check-In Meetings Now Available
To help keep the research community apprised of important updates and changes impacting animal care and use at the University of Michigan, ULAM Faculty Veterinarians hosted veterinary check-in...Posted On: December 5, 2023 -
Nominations Sought for 2024 Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program
The Animal Care & Use Program is currently accepting applications for its Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program, which celebrates staff excellence in the humane care and...Posted On: December 1, 2023