Animal Care & Use Program
Fostering a culture of excellence, compassion, and adherence to the highest standards of animal welfare in the conduct of research, testing, and teaching at the University of Michigan.
Most recent AAALAC Accreditation Date:
November 27, 2023;
Unit Number: 000285
PHS Assurance Number:
D16-00072 (A3114-01); Assurance Dates: July 2025 – July 2029
USDA Registration Number:
34-R-0001
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