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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 -
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 -
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 -
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